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whetted

[ˈwɛtɪd]

whetted Definition

  • 1sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon)
  • 2excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)

Using whetted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whetted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He whetted his knife before cutting the meat.

  • Example

    The preview whetted my appetite for the movie.

  • Example

    The smell of freshly baked bread whetted my hunger.

whetted Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: whetted in Brief

The verb 'whetted' [ˈwɛtɪd] means to sharpen a tool or weapon, or to excite or stimulate someone's desire, interest, or appetite. For example, 'He whetted his knife before cutting the meat.' or 'The preview whetted my appetite for the movie.'