26984 words

sharpened

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to make something sharp or sharper:

Examples:

My pencil is blunt - I'll have to sharpen it.
3
to make something stronger:

Examples:

Recent changes have sharpened competition between the airlines.
The prison riots have sharpened the debate about how prisons should be run.
4
to improve:

Examples:

I hope this course will help me sharpen my computer skills.
I went to university to sharpen my mind.
sharpen your wits We'll need to sharpen our wits if we're going to defeat Jack's team.
5
to make something clearer:

Examples:

How do you sharpen the focus on this camera?
6
to make something play a higher musical note:

Examples:

You need to sharpen the A string on your violin.

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