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- pronunciation:
- streI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
straightens, straightening, straightened |
| definition 1: |
to make or become straight.
He straightened the line of chairs.An orthodontist straightened her teeth.- synonyms:
- unbend
- antonyms:
- bend, curve, flex, hunch, warp
- similar words:
- align, correct, erect, right, square, stand, true, unbend, uncoil, uncurl, unfold
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| definition 2: |
to put right; rectify (often fol. by "out").
They stayed and straightened the office after the party.If we talk about the problem, we can probably straighten it out.- antonyms:
- mess
- similar words:
- ameliorate, arrange, correct, improve, make amends, mend, order, rectify, repair, right, tidy, turn over a new leaf, untangle
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| related words: |
arrange, array, line, mend, order, organize, patch, right, settle, stand, true, unfold |
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| derivation: |
straightener (n.) |
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