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hone

CEFR: C1

To refine, polish, sharpen, and perfect a craft, physical reflex, or linguistic skill over time through deliberate practice.

Synonyms

whet
polish
sharpen

Common Collocations

hone your skills
hone an argument
hone techniques

Example Sentence

Wildlife photography retreats provide dedicated time for amateurs to hone their telephoto tracking and composition techniques.

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