1.make sharp or sharper;
sharpen the knives
2.make sharp or sharper;
We had to sharpen our arguments
3.become sharp or sharper;
The debate sharpened
4.put (an image) into focus;
Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie
5.make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
6.raise the pitch of (musical notes)
7.give a point to;
The candles are tapered
8.make (one's senses) more acute;
This drug will sharpen your vision