straighten
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verb \ˈstrā-tən\straight·enedstraight·en·ing \ˈstrāt-niŋ, ˈstrā-tən-iŋ\
Definition of STRAIGHTEN
transitive verb
: to make straight —usually used with up or out
intransitive verb
: to become straight —usually used with up or out
— straight·en·er \ˈstrāt-nər, ˈstrā-tən-ər\ noun
See Examples of STRAIGHTEN
- He straightened the bent antenna.
- The drooping flowers straightened in the rain.
First Known Use of STRAIGHTEN
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