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smart·en
 smarten
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- pronunciation:
- smar
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 n
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
smartens, smartening, smartened |
| definition 1: |
to make neater, more attractive, or more intelligent (usu. fol. by up).
- similar words:
- spruce
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| definition 2: |
to quicken the pace of.
Smarten your steps, soldier. |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become intelligent or more intelligent (usu. fol. by up).
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