whet someone's appetite

US /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
UK /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
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iemands eetlust opwekken, iemands interesse wekken

to make someone want more of something or to make someone interested in something

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The preview of the movie really whetted my appetite for the full film.
De preview van de film maakte me echt hongerig naar de volledige film.
The small sample of cheese only whetted her appetite for more.
Het kleine kaasplankje maakte haar alleen maar hongeriger naar meer.