Sentences

roughen in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

To make or become uneven, coarse, or harsh in texture.

Sample Sentences

  1. The constant exposure to the elements can roughen the surface of the wood.
  2. Her hands were roughened by years of hard work in the garden.
  3. The artist chose to roughen the edges of the painting to give it a vintage feel.
  4. As winter approached, the once smooth pond began to roughen with the cold winds.
  5. He decided to roughen his speech to make it more relatable to the audience.
  6. The artist decided to roughen the edges of the canvas to give it a more textured appearance.
  7. As the storm rolled in, the once calm sea began to roughen, creating towering waves.
  8. To enhance the grip on the surface, the workers had to roughen the pavement before applying the sealant.
  9. Her voice would often roughen when she spoke passionately about her favorite topics.
  10. The metal was deliberately treated to roughen its surface, improving adhesion for the paint.