Synonyms for

Sharpened

Verb / ˈʃɑ:rpʌnd / Another word for sharpened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Made sharp or sharper.

Synonyms & similar words

focus sharpen dull flatten focalise heighten taper point soften blur focalize honed whetted edged filed ground polished pointed stropped tempered shaped shaved

Example sentences

  1. I sharpened my pencil before I started writing.
  2. Dad sharpened his knife before cutting the vegetables.
  3. The barber sharpened his razor before shaving the man's beard.
  4. The carpenter sharpened his saw before cutting the wood.
  5. I sharpened the blades of my ice skates before going skating.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is not sharpened.
  • A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
  • Education is the sharpening of the mind and the broadening of the horizons.

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