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whet

verb

/wɛt/

Meaning

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

The smell of food whetted my appetite.

whet the appetite

sharpen, hone, stimulate, arouse, excite

dull, blunt, diminish

whet the appetite, whet curiosity, whet desire, whet interest

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

to refuse to accept; to dismiss

to crush into small particles; to work hard

to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

to show respect; to keep a promise