whets
verb (past tense and past participle of 'whet') as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:His speech whetted the audience's interest in the subject.
Definition:To make more interested or excited about a topic or activity.
From interest
Example:The smell of burnt toast whetted his appetite before breakfast.
Definition:To stimulate; to make greater the desire or longing for something.
From appetite
Example:His discovery whetted young Timmy's mind to learn more about science.
Definition:To stimulate or excite the mind about a topic.
From mind
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