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sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
make (one's senses) more acute
Synonyms: heighten,
Examples:
This drug will sharpen your vision.
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
put (an image) into focus
Synonyms: focalise, focalize, focus,
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
give a point to
Synonyms: point, taper,
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
become sharp or sharper
Examples:
The debate sharpened.
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
make crisp or more crisp and precise
Examples:
We had to sharpen our arguments.
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
Antonyms: soften,
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
make sharp or sharper
Antonyms: dull,
Examples:
Sharpen the knives.
sharpen
verb(sharp-en)
raise the pitch of (musical notes)
Antonyms: flatten,

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