verb (can also be used as a transitive or intransitive verb) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She spent hours every day honing her skills at the piano.

Definition:To practice and improve one's skills.

From hone one's skills

Example:He carefully honed the knife to ensure it cut perfectly.

Definition:To sharpen or make a tool more effective.

From hone a tool

Example:The team is working to hone their strategy before the big tournament.

Definition:To refine and make your strategy or plan more effective.

From hone your strategy

Example:The new governor intends to hone in on education reforms.

Definition:To focus or concentrate on something, typically to home in on a specific issue or target.

From hone in on

Example:He dedicated his life to honing his craft as a woodcarver.

Definition:To refine and perfect one's skills in a particular craft.

From hone one's craft