sharpen


Definition: Meaning of, sharpen in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃɑːp(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
sharpen sharpened sharpened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
sharpening sharpens
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to make something have a sharper edge or point
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  2. [transitive] to make a feeling stronger and more urgent
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  3. [transitive] also sharpen something ↔ up to improve something so that it is up to the necessary standard, quality etc
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