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Season (Verb)

Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; "she tempered her criticism".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The politician season her speech with humor to make it more engaging for the audience.
Her sharp words were not well received until her tone was season with empathy and compassion.
The strong opinions were season with valid arguments to make them more convincing.
The harsh statement was season with tact to make it suitable for the conversation.
The chef season the dish with herbs and spices to make it more flavorful.

Lend flavor to; "Season the chicken breast after roasting it".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Season the vegetables before sautéing them in olive oil for extra flavor.
Add some thyme to season the beef stew as it simmers on the stove.
Make sure to season the newly sharpened steel knife by applying a thin layer of oil.
Gently season the wood when smoking meat for a rich, authentic flavor.
Season the homemade pasta sauce with garlic, salt, and a pinch of sugar for the perfect taste.

Make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Years of harsh winter will season even the sturdiest tree.
The expedition will season the new recruits to the harsh realities of wilderness survival.
Decades of working in the high-pressure world of finance seasons you for just about anything.
A lifetime of hard knocks and setbacks has seasoned the boxer for the biggest fight of his life.
Long periods of solitary confinement will season anyone to a life of isolation.