LookItUpsharpen
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʃɑːrpən/ · UK /ˈʃɑːpən/
Forms: sharpening, sharpened
sharpen means: To make an edge or point cut better, or make an ability or quality stronger.
verb
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To make an edge or point cut better, or make an ability or quality stronger.
- Please sharpen my pencil.
- He sharpened the kitchen knives before cooking.
- Reading difficult books can sharpen your thinking.
Questions about sharpen
What does sharpen mean?
To make an edge or point cut better, or make an ability or quality stronger.
What is sharpen in other languages?
Türkçe: keskinleştirmek · Español: afilar · Français: aiguiser · Deutsch: schärfen · Italiano: affilare · 日本語: 研ぐ
How do you pronounce sharpen?
In American English /ˈʃɑːrpən/; in British English /ˈʃɑːpən/.
How do you use sharpen in a sentence?
Please sharpen my pencil. He sharpened the kitchen knives before cooking.
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