sharpened Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make sharp or sharper
   sharpen.
   
   • sharpen the knives
2. verb make crisp or more crisp and precise
   sharpen.
   
   • We had to sharpen our arguments
3. verb become sharp or sharper
   sharpen.
   
   • The debate sharpened
4. verb put (an image) into focus; we cannot enjoy the movie"
   sharpen; focalize; focalise; focus.
   
   • Please focus the image
5. verb make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
   sharpen.
   
6. verb raise the pitch of (musical notes)
   sharpen.
   
7. verb give a point to
   sharpen; point; taper.
   
   • The candles are tapered
8. verb make (one's senses) more acute
   sharpen; heighten.
   
   • This drug will sharpen your vision
9. adjective satellite having the point made sharp
   
   • a sharpened pencil
10. adjective satellite made sharp or sharper
    
    • a sharpened knife cuts more cleanly

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