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There are 8 meanings of the word Sharpen.

How to pronounce sharpen:

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Sharpen - as a verb

Make sharp or sharper

Example: "Sharpen the knives"

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Make crisp or more crisp and precise

Example: "We had to sharpen our arguments"

Become sharp or sharper

Example: "The debate sharpened"

Put (an image) into focus

Example: "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"

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Make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

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Raise the pitch of (musical notes)

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Give a point to

Example: "The candles are tapered"

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Make (one's senses) more acute

Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"

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Example Sentences

"She used a knife sharpener to sharpen the dull blade."
"He sharpened his pencil with a pencil sharpener."
"The chef asked the apprentice to sharpen the kitchen knives."
"I need to sharpen my skates before going ice skating."
"He used a stone to sharpen the edges of his axe."
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Word Game Points

Is SHARPEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sharpen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHARPEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHARPEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sharpen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHARPEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHARPEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sharpen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHARPEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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