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sharpen

The correct spelling is sharpen.

How to pronounce sharpen

/ˈʃɑɹpɨn/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/

Say it like: Sha-rpe-n

The correct spelling is sharpen. (sometimes figurative) To make sharp. For example: "to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"

Usage Examples

to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(sometimes figurative) To make sharp.
  2. 2.To become sharp.

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