smarten

/ˈsmɑːtən/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make someone more intelligent, perceptive, or discerning

“The new job is helping her smarten up her skills.”

2. noun

a device used to sharpen or point metal tools

“The blacksmith used a smarten to sharpen the sword.”

Synonyms

  • brighten
  • enlighten

Antonyms

  • dumb
  • obfuscate