whets someone's appetite

A form of whet someone's appetite — to increase or stimulate someone's desire, interest, or eagerness for something, often by providing a small preview or taste

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of whet someone's appetite
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