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sharpen

CEFR: B2

To improve, refine, and make more acute one's analytical faculties, physical reflexes, observational skills, or knife blade.

Synonyms

hone
refine
whet

Common Collocations

sharpen skills
sharpen focus
sharpen a pencil

Example Sentence

Studying silent mime helps dramatic actors sharpen their physical presence and bodily expressiveness on stage.

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