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изощрять vstresses
gen. refine; sharpen; exert; excel
Gruzovik cultivate (impf of изощрить)
Gruzovik, obs. make sharp (impf of изощрить)
Makarov. excel (impf of изощриться); perfect
изощряться v
gen. shift; strain; try to do one's best to achieve something
Gruzovik acquire refinement (impf of изощриться); become refined (impf of изощриться); excel (impf of изощриться; in); try very hard; lean over backwards to achieve something
fig. spread (igisheva); spread oneself (igisheva)
Makarov. acquire refinement (в чём-либо); excel
slang get fancy (Andy)
изощрять: 14 phrases in 3 subjects
Figurative2
General7
Makarov5