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According to WordNet, the verb "sharpen" has 8 sense(s).

200393398 raise the pitch of (musical notes).

200314272 put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie".

200392960 give a point to; "The candles are tapered".

201246601 make sharp or sharper; "sharpen the knives".

202190786 make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper.

200392426 make crisp or more crisp and precise; "We had to sharpen our arguments".

200392588 make (one's senses) more acute; "This drug will sharpen your vision".

200392314 become sharp or sharper; "The debate sharpened".

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