Sharpen Synonyms and Antonyms

shärpən
To make keen
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hone
  2. whet
  3. grind
  4. edge
  5. taper
  6. strop
  7. point
  8. file
  9. acuminate
  10. put an edge on
  11. grind to a fine edge
  12. aggravate
  13. hone to a razor edge
  14. make sharp
  15. enhance
  16. make acute
  17. focus
  18. heighten
  19. give an edge to
  20. intensify
  21. put a point on
  22. give a fine point to
  23. quicken
  24. stimulate
Antonyms:
  1. flatten
  2. thicken
  3. turn
To make more exact
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. focus
  2. bring into focus
  3. intensify
  4. make clear
  5. make clearer
  6. clarify
  7. outline distinctly
  8. make more distinct
Antonyms:
  1. dull
  2. soften
  3. confuse
  4. blunt
  5. cloud
  6. obscure
  7. flatten
  8. blur
Put (an image) into focus
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. focus
  2. focalize
  3. focalise

Sharpen Sentence Examples

  • Please, my dear fellow, will you sharpen my saber for me?

  • Competition is helpful to sharpen your skills.

  • To sharpen the blade, hold the handle in the right hand.

  • Buy a small whetstone to sharpen it when purchasing your knife.

  • The Dunalastair Hotel invites amateur sleuths to sharpen their skills in a weekend of Murder, Mystery and Intrigue!

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