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whet

verbHigh-frequency wordMore W words

to sharpen or stimulate, especially an appetite or interest

In a sentence

The trailer was designed to whet audiences' curiosity about the sequel.

Synonyms
sharpenstimulatekindle
Antonyms
dullbluntdeaden

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