Definition of NEATEN

Examples of neaten in a Sentence

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

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Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. — Arianne Cohen, Woman's Day, "Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently," 10 Mar. 2018 When the grout has hardened slightly, use a grout shaper or your finger to neaten up the joints. — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, "How to Grout Tile," 11 Feb. 2015

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