Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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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