sharpen (Meaning)
sharpen (v)
make sharp or sharper
make crisp or more crisp and precise
become sharp or sharper
put (an image) into focus
make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
raise the pitch of (musical notes)
give a point to
make (one's senses) more acute
sharpen (a.)
To make sharp.
To give a keen edge or fine point to; to make sharper; as, to sharpen an ax, or the teeth of a saw.
To render more quick or acute in perception; to make more ready or ingenious.
To make more eager; as, to sharpen men's desires.
To make more pungent and intense; as, to sharpen a pain or disease.
To make biting, sarcastic, or severe.
To render more shrill or piercing.
To make more tart or acid; to make sour; as, the rays of the sun sharpen vinegar.
To raise, as a sound, by means of a sharp; to apply a sharp to.
sharpen (v. i.)
To grow or become sharp.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sharpen
sharpen Sentence Examples
- He sharpened his pencil for the important exam.
- The carpenter sharpened his tools to ensure precise cuts.
- The lawyer sharpened her arguments to present a compelling case.
- The photographer sharpened the image to enhance its clarity.
- The chef sharpened the knives for efficient cooking.
- The student sharpened his mind by studying diligently.
- The speaker sharpened his delivery to captivate the audience.
- The writer sharpened her words to convey her ideas effectively.
- The athlete sharpened his skills through rigorous training.
- The mechanic sharpened the blades to optimize engine performance.
FAQs About the word sharpen
make sharp or sharper, make crisp or more crisp and precise, become sharp or sharper, put (an image) into focus, make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper, raise
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blunt,dull, blunt, dull, round,polish, smooth, smooth, polish, round
He sharpened his pencil for the important exam.
The carpenter sharpened his tools to ensure precise cuts.
The lawyer sharpened her arguments to present a compelling case.
The photographer sharpened the image to enhance its clarity.
