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sharpen

/ˈʃɑːpən/verb

उच्चारण शार्पन

(धार) तेज़ करना, पैना करना, (पेंसिल) छीलना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T, I] ~ (sth)

    to make something sharper; to become sharper

    (धार) तेज़ करना, पैना करना, (पेंसिल) छीलना

    • Radhika sharpened her pencil before the exam.
    • This knife needs sharpening.

    Synonyms hone whet grind

    Opposite blunt dull

  2. 2

    [T, I] ~ (sth)

    to become or make something clearer or more definite

    स्पष्ट होना या करना

    • The image sharpened as he adjusted the lens.
    • The debate sharpened the differences between the two parties.
  3. 3

    [T, I] ~ (sth)

    to become or make something better, more skilful or more effective

    (कौशल या क्षमता को) निखारना, तेज़ करना

    • Daily practice will sharpen your reasoning skills.
    • Solving puzzles sharpens the mind.

    Synonyms improve hone refine

  4. 4

    [I, T] ~ (sth)

    (of a voice) to become or make something louder, higher and more angry

    (आवाज़ का) तीखा या कठोर होना

    • Her voice sharpened when she saw the mess.
    • His tone sharpened when he realised he was being ignored.
→Phrasal verbs 1

sharpen up

to improve something or become better, quicker or more skilful

सुधार करना, चुस्त होना

  • You'll need to sharpen up if you want to pass the interview.
  • The team must sharpen up their defence.
◇Word family
sharp adjectivesharpener noun