sharpen

Definitions

• To make (something) sharp or sharper.
  To breathe fire into the edge, coaxing a dull whisper into a keen scream.
  Example: She needs to sharpen her pencils before the exam.
• To improve or enhance the quality or intensity of.
  To polish brilliance, turning leaden thoughts to golden rays of insight.
  Example: The editor advised him to sharpen his writing style.
• To increase or improve one's skills or intelligence.
  To chase the stars of wisdom, honing the mind’s grace into crystalline clarity.
  Example: He took extra classes to sharpen his math skills.