Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
sharpen
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɑɹpən]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
sharpen
Meaning:
make sharp or sharper; "sharpen the knives"
Synonyms:
sharpen
Meaning:
make crisp or more crisp and precise; "We had to sharpen our arguments"
Synonyms:
sharpen
Meaning:
become sharp or sharper; "The debate sharpened"
Synonyms:
focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen
Meaning:
put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
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