verfijnen — meaning in English

English meaning

• hone verb To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
• refine verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

Senses

verfijnen is used for these senses in English:

• hone To make more acute, intense, or effective.

hone — full definition

1. verb To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
2. verb To improve or refine a skill over time.
3. noun A fine-grained stone used for sharpening blades.

refine — full definition

1. verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
2. verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.

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