as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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Verb
  • Developed in partnership with fragrance house International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., the bronzing oil is jasmine and sandalwood scented, while the Renewal calming oil features lavender, cedarwood and eucalyptus notes.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
  • Fragrance Many makeup removers are scented to one degree or another, but scented products can irritate sensitive skin or bother those who have sensitivities to fragrance.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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  • Pours are $40 each; Variation 1 tastes more delicate and floral, perfumed with notes of orange blossom while No. 2 develops a more complex and high-acidity, punchy flavor of jasmine and plum.
    Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The ambrosial beans that perfume many of our favorite desserts are a challenge to produce.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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