sharpen

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sharpen Definition

• (v) make sharp or sharper; "sharpen the knives"
• (v) make sharp or sharper; "We had to sharpen our arguments"
• (v) become sharp or sharper; "The debate sharpened"
• (v) put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
• (v) make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
• (v) raise the pitch of (musical notes)
• (v) give a point to; "The candles are tapered"
• (v) make (one''s senses) more acute; "This drug will sharpen your vision"

sharpen Synonyms

• focalise
• focalize
• focus
• heighten
• point
• sharpen
• taper