sharpen
Meaning
- To make sharp.
- To become sharp.
Synonyms
make sharp
make pointed
be sharpened
whittle down
gnash the teeth
make keen
slice off
be dexterous
be masterful
be proficient in
resharp
mill knife
make fire
bring to point
bring to a point
crossout
cut to shape
heave up
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃɑɹpən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English scharpenen, scharpnen, equivalent to sharp + -en.
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