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arrotare — meaning in English

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English meaning

hone verb To sharpen, especially a blade, using a fine stone.
sharpen verb To make something sharp or sharper.

Senses

arrotare is used for these senses in English:

hone (transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
sharpen (transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

hone — full definition

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

sharpen — full definition

verb To make something sharp or sharper.
verb To become sharp or sharper.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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