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whet (wɛt
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: whets, whetting, whetted
tr- to sharpen, as by grinding or friction
- to increase or enhance (the appetite, desire, etc); stimulate
noun
- the act of whetting
- a person or thing that whets
Derived Forms
ˈwhetter nounWord Origin
Old English hwettan; related to hvæt sharp, Old High German hwezzen, Old Norse hvetja, Gothic hvatjanExample Sentences Including 'whet'
Courses such as Shell Landing and Bridges Resort Casino Magic will whet your appetite and then some.Ottawa Sun (2003)
Drago only put that million in your account to whet your appetite.Alastair McLean's 'Night Watch'
Even the stage directions are designed to raise a smile and whet the appetite of a potential producer.Independent (1999)
Got Selena's `card' this morning, probably hasn't reached you yet so allow me to whet your appetite.AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2005)
I guarantee this book will whet the appetite of the most jaded traveller.Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
The 2-2 draw with Belgium in their first match was a triumph in its way, but such things only whet the appetite more.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The most we can hope to do in these pages it to whet your appetite.Principles of Corporate Finance
While the Jackson concert will target the younger generation, the Miss World pageant will whet the urban female's and male's senses.Business Today (1996)
`And Ackroyd Enterprises have become important and desirable enough to whet their appetites?Doubtful Motives
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