edulcorate

[US]/ˈɛdʒʊlˌkɔːreɪt/
[UK]/ˈɛdʒəlˌkɔːreɪt/

Translation

vt.to remove acidity or bitterness; to sweeten; to purify
v.to make mild or gentle
Word Forms
Third Person Singularedulcorates
Present Participleedulcorating
Past Tenseedulcorated
Past Participleedulcorated

Phrases & Collocations

edulcorate the taste

edulcorate the mixture

edulcorate with sugar

edulcorate the beverage

edulcorate the solution

edulcorate the recipe

edulcorate the fruit

edulcorate the sauce

edulcorate the dish

edulcorate the dessert

Example Sentences

he tried to edulcorate the harsh criticism with some praise.

to edulcorate the bitter medicine, the doctor added some sugar.

she decided to edulcorate her speech to make it more appealing.

they edulcorated the report to avoid alarming the stakeholders.

the chef liked to edulcorate the dish with a touch of honey.

he tends to edulcorate his stories to make them more entertaining.

the teacher edulcorated the exam questions to help the students.

in her writing, she often edulcorates her experiences for her audience.

they edulcorated the documentary to make it suitable for children.

to edulcorate the situation, he offered a sincere apology.

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