sharpen vs correct

correct vs sharpen

sharpen is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

sharpen and correct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sharpen	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of sharpen; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than sharpen:

sharpen: put (an image) into focus
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of sharpen include adjust, set.

sharpen (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

sharpen (verb)	correct (verb)
become sharp or sharper	treat a defect
make crisp or more crisp and precise	make right or correct
raise the pitch of (musical notes)	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
put (an image) into focus	censure severely
make (one's senses) more acute	fall in value
give a point to	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make sharp or sharper	make reparations or amends for
make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper	adjust for

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