straighten


Definition: Meaning of, straighten in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstreɪt(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
straighten straightened straightened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
straightening straightens
  1. [intransitive and transitive] also straighten out to become straight, or to make something straight
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  2. [intransitive] also straighten up to make your back straight, or to stand up straight after bending down
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  3. [transitive] also straighten up to make something tidy
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straighten used in phrasal verbs

  • straighten out (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] same as straighten
    2. [transitive] to deal with a problem or a confused situation
  • straighten up (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive] to stand up straight
    2. [intransitive/transitive] to make something tidy
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