Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Sharpen.
How to pronounce sharpen:
UK
Sharpen - as a verb
Make sharp or sharper
Example: "Sharpen the knives"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dull5Make 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focalise13focalize22focus10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjust14correct11set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change intensityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soften9Give a point to
Example: "The candles are tapered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
point7taper7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make (one's senses) more acute
Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heighten15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compound15deepen9heighten15intensify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is SHARPEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sharpen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSHARPEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHARPEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sharpen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHARPEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
