appetize (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæpɪtaɪz/
Definition
To make someone feel hungry or to make something seem more appealing or attractive.
Examples
The aroma of spices is meant to appetize the diners before the main course.
The chef's presentation of the appetizers was designed to appetize the guests.
A good advertisement should appetize consumers to buy the product.
How to Use appetize
- appetize someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make a person feel hungry or interested. — "The smell of baking bread will appetize anyone."
- appetize something (prepositional phrase)
- To make a thing seem more attractive or desirable. — "The preview trailer aims to appetize the audience for the new movie."
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