Meaning & use
sharpen
To make something have a fine edge or point, or to make a skill or sense more effective.
See it in a sentence
He sharpened his pencil before starting the exam.
Years of practice sharpened her skills as a negotiator.
A note on using this word
Sharpen is used both literally, for blades and points, and figuratively, for skills, senses, or focus.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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