The Clue
Intensify (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SHARPEN
Tags
Notes
The answer SHARPEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
SHARPEN as a verb:
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. (focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen) = 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. (sharpen, taper, point) = give a point to; "The candles are tapered"
8. (sharpen, heighten) = make (one's senses) more acute; "This drug will sharpen your vision"