Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whet
verb
/wɛt/
Definition
To sharpen or stimulate something, typically a blade or a desire.
Examples
- She used a whetstone to whet the knife before starting to cook.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread was enough to whet his appetite.
- Reading that thrilling novel has really whet my interest in the mystery genre.
Meaning
To make something sharper, or to increase someone’s appetite or interest in something.
Synonyms
- sharpen
- stimulate
- arouse
- increase
- intensify
