Definitions for sharpen

Definitions for (verb) sharpen

Main entry: sharpen, focalise, focalize, focus

Definition: put (an image) into focus

Usage: Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie


Main entry: sharpen

Definition: become sharp or sharper

Usage: The debate sharpened


Main entry: sharpen

Definition: make crisp or more crisp and precise

Usage: We had to sharpen our arguments


Main entry: sharpen, heighten

Definition: make (one's senses) more acute

Usage: This drug will sharpen your vision


Main entry: taper, sharpen, point

Definition: give a point to

Usage: The candles are tapered


Main entry: sharpen

Definition: raise the pitch of (musical notes)


Main entry: sharpen

Definition: make sharp or sharper

Usage: sharpen the knives


Main entry: sharpen

Definition: make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper


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