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SHARPEN Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sharpen. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word sharpen. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHARPEN

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1hone
verbv
2point
verb, nounv, n
3taper
verb, nounv, n
4whet
verbv
5edge
verb, nounv, n
6file
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
7grind
verb, nounv, n
8polish
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
9strop
verb, nounv, n
10focalise
verbv
11focalize
verb, nounv, n
12focus
verb, nounv, n
13heighten
verbv

Best Hypernyms For SHARPEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sharpen, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
deepen intensify alter change compound heighten modify adjust correct deform enhance hone improve polish refine set
Phrases (3)
change formchange intensitychange shape

Alternatives for HONE

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