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View usage for: (hwet) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense whets, present participle whetting, past tense, past participle whetted See whet someone's appetite (wɛt) verbWord forms: whets, whetting or whetted (transitive)1. to sharpen, as by grinding or friction 2. to increase or enhance (the appetite, desire, etc); stimulate noun4. a person or thing that whets Derived forms whetter (ˈwhetter) noun Word origin Old English hwettan; related to hvæt sharp, Old High German hwezzen, Old Norse hvetja, Gothic hvatjan (hwɛt; wɛt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈwhetted or ˈwhetting1. to sharpen by rubbing or grinding (the edge of a knife or tool); hone 2. to make keen; stimulate to whet the appetite noun4. something that whets (the appetite, etc.) Derived forms whetter (ˈwhetter) noun Word origin ME whetten < OE hwettan, to make keen < hwæt, sharp, keen, bold < IE base * kwed-, to pierce, sharpen, whet > prob. L (tri)quetrus, (three-)cornered More idioms containingwhet whet someone's appetite Examples of 'whet' in a sentencewhet a delicious aroma which whetted our appetites Synonyms Opposites depress , dull , suppress , blunt , subdue , stifle , numb , smother , dampen , deaden Definition to sharpen (a knife or other tool) Additional synonymsDefinition to make lively There was little about the game to animate the crowd. Synonyms enliven, encourage, excite, urge, inspire, stir, spark, move, fire, spur, stimulate, revive, activate, rouse, prod, quicken, incite, instigate, kick-start (informal), impel, energize, kindle, embolden, liven up, breathe life into, invigorate, gladden, gee up, vitalize, vivify, inspirit Definition to produce (a reaction, emotion, or response) His work has aroused intense interest. Synonyms stimulate, encourage, inspire, prompt, spark, spur, foster, provoke, rouse, stir up, inflame, incite, instigate, whip up, summon up, whet, kindle, foment, call forth Synonyms sharpen, hone, whet, strop - whelp
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Additional synonymsDefinition to cause or arouse (an emotion, response, etc.) The proposal failed to excite our interest. Synonyms arouse, stimulate, provoke, evoke, rouse, stir up, fire, elicit, work up, incite, instigate, whet, kindle, wakenDefinition to smooth, sharpen, or polish by friction The tip can be ground to a much sharper edge. Synonyms sharpen, file, polish, sand, smooth, whetDefinition to sharpen (a tool) four grinding wheels for honing fine-edged tools Synonyms sharpen, point, grind, edge, file, polish, whet, strop Definition to stir up or provoke to action He incited his fellow citizens to take revenge. Synonyms provoke, encourage, drive, excite, prompt, urge, spur, stimulate, set on, animate, rouse, prod, stir up, inflame, instigate, whip up, egg on, goad, impel, foment, put up to, agitate for or against Definition to arouse or be aroused These poems have helped kindle the imagination of generations of children. Synonyms arouse, excite, inspire, stir, thrill, stimulate, provoke, induce, awaken, animate, rouse, sharpen, inflame, incite, foment, bestir, enkindleDefinition to excite (curiosity or interest) This phenomenon piqued Dr. Acharya's interest. Synonyms arouse, excite, stir, spur, stimulate, provoke, rouse, goad, whet, kindle, galvanizeDefinition to bring about His comments have provoked a shocked reaction. Synonyms rouse, cause, produce, lead to, move, fire, promote, occasion (formal), excite, inspire, generate, prompt, stir, stimulate, motivate, induce, bring about, evoke, give rise to, precipitate, elicit, inflame, incite, instigate, kindle, foment, call forth, draw forth, bring on or down Definition to impart to or receive vigour or enthusiasm Thank you for quickening my spiritual understanding. Synonyms stimulate, inspire, arouse, excite, strengthen, revive, refresh, activate, animate, rouse, incite, resuscitate, energize, revitalize, kindle, galvanize, invigorate, reinvigorate, vitalize, vivify Definition to provoke or excite He did more to rouse the crowd than anybody else. Synonyms excite, move, arouse, stir, disturb, provoke, anger, startle, animate, prod, exhilarate, get going, agitate, inflame, incite, whip up, galvanize, bestirDefinition to excite or move (someone) emotionally I was intrigued by him, stirred by his intellect. Synonyms stimulate, move, excite, fire, raise, touch, affect, urge, inspire, prompt, spur, thrill, provoke, arouse, awaken, animate, rouse, prod, quicken, inflame, incite, instigate, electrify, kindle |