Hone
Hone verb - To make sharp or sharper.
Modify
Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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After the death of Hitler, Goebbels has an empowered human modify his face via plastic surgery to resemble the Fuhrer, first having dozens, if not hundreds of luckless souls serve as the guinea pigs so she can reluctantly "hone" her sculpting ability.
Source: Monster / Comic Books
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