sharpened
ˈʃɑːrpənd
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Definition of sharpened - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical objectshaving a sharp point or edge
  • The sharpened knife cut through the bread easily.
edged honed pointed
2.
skills or sensesenhanced or improved in ability
  • Her sharpened senses helped her notice the faint sound.
honed refined
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Origin of sharpened

Old English, scearp (sharp) + -en (suffix)

Terms with sharpened included in their meaning

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blade
sharpened to a very fine edge or point
sharp
sharpened or made more acute
weapon
blade sharpened on both sides
theory class
minor mode with seventh degree sharpened, producing distinctive interval steps
keenedadj.
sharp
having been sharpened or made more acute

Examples of sharpened in a sentence

  • The sharpened blade sliced the paper cleanly.
  • His sharpened skills made him a formidable opponent.
  • With sharpened instincts, she navigated the dark alley safely.

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  1. French:aiguisé, amélioré, ...
  2. German:geschärft, verfeinert, ...
  3. Italian:affilato, affinato, ...
  4. Spanish:afilado, agudizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:afiado, apurado, ...
  6. Chinese:锋利的, 提高的, ...
  7. Japanese:鋭利な, 研ぎ澄まされた, ...
  8. Arabic:حادّ, مطور, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּדָּד, מְחוּדָד, ...
  10. Russian:острый, обострённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заточений, загострений, ...
  12. Hindi:धारदार, तीव्र, ...
sharpen
ˈʃɑːrpən

Definition of sharpen - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
toolsmake an object sharp or pointed
  • He sharpened the knife before cooking.
edge grind hone
2.
conflictintensify differences or disagreements
  • The debate sharpened the differences between the candidates.
escalate heighten intensify
3.
figurativeenhance or improve clarity
  • The debate helped to sharpen his argument..
enhance hone improve
4.
skillstr.improve skills or sensestr.
  • Reading regularly can sharpen your mind.
enhance hone refine
5.
musictr.TECH.raise the pitch of a musical notetr.TECH.
  • She sharpened the note to match the tune.
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Expressions with sharpen

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make claws sharper by rubbing against a surface
The cat likes to sharpen claws on the tree.
make claws sharper by rubbing against a surface
The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
make an object sharper
She sharpened up the kitchen knives.
prepare to work harder or more efficiently
It's time to sharpen your pencil and finish the project.
make your mind more alert and quick
He played chess to sharpen his wits before the exam.
make mental abilities sharper or more acute
She plays chess to sharpen wits.

Origin of sharpen

Old English, scearp (sharp) + -en (to make)

Examples of sharpen in a sentence

  • The gardener sharpened the shears for pruning.
  • The crisis sharpened the divisions within the community.
  • Her comments only served to sharpen the existing tensions.
  • Reading extensively can sharpen your critical thinking skills.
  • The workshop aims to sharpen participants' problem-solving abilities.
  • Practicing daily will sharpen your skills.

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  1. French:aiguiser, accentuer, ...
  2. German:schärfen, verschärfen, ...
  3. Italian:affilare, acutizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:afilar, intensificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:afiar, acentuar, ...
  6. Chinese:磨, 加剧, ...
  7. Japanese:研ぐ, 際立たせる, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, يُعَمِّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַדֵּד, לְהַחְרִיף, ...
  10. Russian:точить, заострить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нагострити, загострювати, ...
  12. Hindi:तेज करना, तीव्र करना, ...
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