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Vocabulary Entry
whet
|verb • verb
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verb
To sharpen a blade or point.
Example Sentences
"He needed to whet the knife before using it."
"The chef took a moment to whet the edge of his cleaver."
"She reminded him to whet the pencil to get a fine tip."
V
verb
To stimulate or sharpen an appetite or desire.
Example Sentences
"The aroma of fresh bread whetted her appetite."
"His speech was designed to whet interest in the project."
"The thrilling movie trailer whetted my curiosity for the film."