English Explanatory Dictionary

sweeten the pot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To increase a wager.
  2. To make something more desirable.

Pronunciation

En-au-sweeten the pot.ogg

Word forms

sweeten the pot sweetens the pot sweetening the pot sweetened the pot

Synonyms

up the ante raise the stakes

Related words

sugarcoat the pill
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