neaten

neat·en

verb \ˈnē-t^ən\

neat·enedneat·en·ing\ˈnēt-niŋ, ˈnē-t^ən-iŋ\

Definition of NEATEN

transitive verb

1

: to set in order : make neat

2

: to finish (as a piece of sewing) carefully

Examples of NEATEN

1. I am trying to neaten my desk.
2. <neatened the living room in anticipation of company>

First Known Use of NEATEN

1898

Related to NEATEN

Synonyms: pick up, redd (up or out) [chiefly dialect], spruce (up), straighten (up or out), tidy (up), trim

Related Words: arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, systematize

Near Antonyms: disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset

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Rhymes with NEATEN

beaten, Cretan, cretin, Eaton, Eton, sweeten, wheaten