Dictionary Check: sharpen

"sharpen" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

verb

make sharp or sharper

Example: "sharpen the knives"
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verb

make crisp or more crisp and precise

Example: "We had to sharpen our arguments"
verb

become sharp or sharper

Example: "The debate sharpened"
verb

put (an image) into focus

Example: "Please focus the image: we cannot enjoy the movie"
Synonyms:
verb

make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

Antonyms:
verb

raise the pitch of (musical notes)

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