sharpen

As verbs the difference between sharpen and smooth

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while smooth is to make smooth or even.

As an adjective smooth is

having a texture that lacks friction not rough.

As an adverb smooth is

smoothly.

As a noun smooth is

something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and strengthen

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while strengthen is (lb) to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and grinding

is that sharpen is to make sharp while grinding is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun grinding is

the action of grinding together or crushing into small particles.

As an adjective grinding is

of or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding.

As verbs the difference between stir and sharpen

is that stir is to change the place of in any manner; to move while sharpen is to make sharp.

As a noun stir

is the act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.

Reinvigorate is a related term of sharpen.

As verbs the difference between reinvigorate and sharpen

is that reinvigorate is to give new life, energy or strength to someone or something; to revitalize while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Sharpen is a related term of accelerate.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and accelerate

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while accelerate is (label) to cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

As an adjective accelerate is

(rare) accelerated; quickened; hastened; hurried.

Sharpen is a related term of speed.

As a verb sharpen

is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

As a proper noun speed is

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Sharpen is a related term of expedite.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and expedite

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while expedite is to accelerate the progress of.

As an adjective expedite is

free of impediment; unimpeded.

As verbs the difference between acquire and sharpen

is that acquire is to get while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and grind

is that sharpen is to make sharp while grind is to reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

As a noun grind is

the act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.