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  1. 21-Feb-2013, 11:19 #1
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    Default Grammar 'improve','enhance' and 'sharpen'

    Hi English Teachers,
    I don’t know when to use ‘improve’, ’enhance’ and ‘sharpen’, please teach me and check my sentences, thanks a lot in advance.
    I go jogging frequently nowadays, I thought that the practice enhanced/sharpened my running speed but many people overtook me easily.
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    Default Re: Grammar 'improve','enhance' and 'sharpen'

    You can probably make an argument for "enhance" but definitely not for "sharpen". "Improve" is the best option.
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    Default Re: Grammar 'improve','enhance' and 'sharpen'

    OneLook Dictionary is an excellent resource for this type of question.
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