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SHARPENS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Sharpens.

Sharpens - as a verb

Make sharp or sharper

Example: "Sharpen the knives"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dull

Make 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)
focalisefocalizefocus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustcorrectset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change intensity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soften

Raise the pitch of (musical notes)

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
flatten

Give a point to

Example: "The candles are tapered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pointtaper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make (one's senses) more acute

Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heighten
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He sharpens his pencil before every class."
"She sharpens her knife with a whetstone."
"The chef sharpens his kitchen knives daily."
"The carpenter sharpens his tools to ensure precision."
"He sharpens his skills by practicing daily."
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Word Game Points

Is SHARPENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sharpens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHARPENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHARPENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sharpens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHARPENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHARPENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sharpens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHARPENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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