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sharpen [ˈʃɑːpən] vb
1. to make or become sharp or sharper 2. (Music, other) Music to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone Usual US and Canadian word sharp sharpener n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
sharpen Translations sharpen [ˈʃɑːpən] A. VT 1. (= make sharp) [+ tool, blade] → afilar; [+ pencil] → sacar punta a, afilar to sharpen sth to a point → afilar algo hasta sacarle punta sharpen up B. VI + ADV [person] → espabilarse sharpen [ˈʃɑːp/ən] vt b. (outline) → mettere in risalto, far spiccare; (contrast, difference) → sottolineare, evidenziare; (TV picture) → mettere a fuoco; (conflict) → intensificare; (desire, pain) → acuire; (appetite) → aguzzare, stuzzicare to sharpen one's wits → aguzzare l'ingegno sharpen [ˈʃɑːp/ən] vt b. (outline) → mettere in risalto, far spiccare; (contrast, difference) → sottolineare, evidenziare; (TV picture) → mettere a fuoco; (conflict) → intensificare; (desire, pain) → acuire; (appetite) → aguzzare, stuzzicare to sharpen one's wits → aguzzare l'ingegno How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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