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to sharpen
01
to make an object pointed or sharper
Transitive: to sharpen a pointed object
Examples
Before slicing the vegetables, she took a moment to sharpen the kitchen knife for better precision.
02
to become more pointed or sharper
Intransitive
Examples
Over time, the chef 's knife blade began to sharpen with each honing.
03
to increase the clarity and definition of details in a picture
Transitive: to sharpen details in a picture
Examples
The photographer used post-processing techniques to sharpen the edges and enhance the details of the photograph.
04
to increase the pitch of a note, usually by a semitone
Transitive: to sharpen a musical note
Examples
The violinist carefully sharpened the notes in the solo passage to add brightness and clarity to the melody.
05
(of sensory and intellectual perception) to enhance or intensify
Intransitive
Examples
As the conversation progressed, his wit and intellect seemed to sharpen.
06
to accentuate certain frequencies or elements in a sound
Transitive: to sharpen a sound
Examples
The audio engineer sharpened the vocals in the mix to make the singer's voice stand out against the instrumentation.
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