word
Sharpen
SHAH-rpuhn
/ˈʃɑːrpʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sharpen
Dictionary meaning
Put (an image) into focus.
Examples
- The debate sharpened.
- We had to sharpen our arguments.
Synonyms: focus
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