sweeten the pot
sweeten the pot verb: to increase a wager.
Verb
sweeten the pot (third-person singular simple present sweetens the pot, present participle sweetening the pot, simple past and past participle sweetened the pot)
- To increase a wager.
- He sweetened the pot since there were no takers in the office pool.
- Synonyms:
- up the ante, raise the stakes
- To make something more desirable.
- Beginning next year the museum will sweeten the pot for season pass members by offering them a 10% discount in the gift shop in addition to unlimited free admission.
Synonyms of sweeten the pot
Forms of sweeten the pot
| third-person singular present | sweetens the pot |
|---|---|
| present participle | sweetening the pot |
| past participle | sweetened the pot |
| past | sweetened the pot |
Questions about sweeten the pot
- What does sweeten the pot mean?
- Sweeten the pot means to increase a wager.
- What part of speech is sweeten the pot?
- Sweeten the pot is a verb.
- What is the past tense of sweeten the pot?
- The past tense of sweeten the pot is sweetened the pot.
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