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smarten


smart·en

verb \ˈsmär-tən\
smart·enedsmart·en·ing\ˈsmärt-niŋ, ˈsmär-tən-iŋ\

Definition of SMARTEN

transitive verb
: to make smart or smarter; especially : spruce —usually used with up
intransitive verb
: to smarten oneself —used with up
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First Known Use of SMARTEN

1793

Rhymes with SMARTEN

Barton, carton, hearten, marten, martin, Spartan, tartan

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