figurative; esp. To season, ‘spice’ (a composition, speech). Also with up. (Cf. farse, v.)

figurative. To mix, intersperse, or imbue with something that imparts relish; to adapt or accommodate to a particular taste.

transitive. figurative. To season, to affect the character or quality of, by means of some addition or modification; usually with with. Also (collo…

figurative. To influence the character or quality of (an experience, situation, action, work, etc.)… transitive. To introduce an element of variety…

figurative. To season; to render poignant or piquant.

transitive. figurative. To give a particular tone, character, or quality to; to imbue with. Obsolete.

to affect or treat with cantharides (esp. as an aphrodisiac); also figurative.

transitive. To cause to move rapidly with a rushing sound. Also figurative. Const. up, to enliven.

To make more powerful, exciting, etc.; to enliven, revitalize; to spice or pep up.