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sharpen
verb sharp·en \ˈshär-pən\
: to make (something) sharp or sharper
: to make (something) clearer or more distinct
: to become clearer or more distinct
sharp·enedsharp·en·ing \ˈshärp-niŋ, ˈshär-pə-\
Full Definition of SHARPEN
transitive verb
intransitive verb
: to become sharp or sharper
— sharp·en·er \ˈshärp-nər, ˈshär-pə-\ noun
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First Known Use of SHARPEN
15th century
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sharpen
verb sharp·en \ˈshär-pən\
sharp·enedsharp·en·ing
Definition of SHARPEN for Kids
: to make or become sharp or sharper <I sharpened the pencil's point.>
— sharp·en·er noun
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