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to whet
01
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
whet
3rd person singular
whets
Present participle
whetting
Past simple
whetted
Past participle
whetted
Examples
He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.
02
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
Examples
The blacksmith carefully whetted the sword's blade against the sharpening stone to ensure a razor-sharp edge.
