whet
verb (used with object)
to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction.
whets
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present tense formof whet (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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While just a sampling, the show whets one’s appetite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
While the business acumen of both clubs can be appreciated and has certainly positioned these two sides to take part in this huge fixture, it is the quality on the field that whets the appetite.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2024
And if this engaging film whets your appetite for an even more encompassing look at this inspiring woman, her recently released memoir, “Beyond This Harbor: Adventurous Tales of the Heart,” may be just the thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Your documentary whets my appetite to watch or rewatch almost all of the films you showcase.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2022
“Because there is a force that wants you to realize your Personal Legend; it whets your appetite with a taste of success.”
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
