Whet

usgb/wet/
verb

To increase someone's interest or enthusiasm.

That small success has whetted her appetite for more work.
Visual representation of "whet" - To increase someone's interest or enthusiasm

Often appears as...

  • whet one's appetite
  • whet one's interest
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Metaphorical Appetite

Used metaphorically to describe eagerness for more after an initial taste.

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Winning the debate contest really whetted his appetite for the championship.
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Common in Descriptions

Often used to describe scenarios where excitement or anticipation is built.

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The movie trailer whetted my curiosity about the plot twists.
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Not Literal Thirst

Don't use it when referring to actual food or drink; it's about interest, not physical hunger.

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His fascinating travel stories whetted my desire to explore the world.
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