Whet

Synonyms of whet

• stimulate
• hone
• sharpen

Antonyms of whet

• bore
• dull
• blunt

Collocations of whet

whet appetite

Frequency: 80 %

The delicious aroma of the food cooking in the kitchen whet my appetite.

whet curiosity

Frequency: 70 %

The mysterious package on the doorstep whet my curiosity.

whet desire

Frequency: 65 %

The beautiful sunset over the ocean whet my desire to travel.

whet whistle

Frequency: 50 %

The sound of the train whistle whet my whistle for adventure.

Idiomatic Expressions for whet

• Phrase: whet one's whistle
  Meaning: to have a drink, especially an alcoholic one
  Usage: After work, we usually go to the pub to whet our whistles.