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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Our critic said: “While just a sampling, the show whets one’s appetite. It suggests the need for a dedicated space for rotating displays of the Corcoran’s paper treasures.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
The way the Whitgift School-product pulls pace bowlers from back-of-a-length over mid-wicket is a reminder of some of the greatest Australians – and whets the appetite for England's winter ahead.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025
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
