Sharpen
/ˈʃɑːrpən/verb
To make or become sharp or sharper.
She sharpened her pencil.
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Sharpen is often used when talking about making physical objects like knives or pencils pointier.
I need to sharpen my knife to slice these tomatoes.
Pro Tip 2/2Skill Improvement
The term can also refer to practicing and improving skills, similar to how one sharpens a tool.
You should sharpen your cooking skills.
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