to sharpen

verb/ɐˈfjaɾ/medium

a·fi·ar

Definition

To make something sharp or sharper, usually by grinding or friction.

He sharpened the knife on a whetstone.

You should sharpen your pencil before the test.

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Common collocations

sharpen a bladesharpen a pencilsharpen one's skills

Do latim 'affilare'.