Definition of neaten
neatened
;neatening
play \ˈnēt-niŋ, ˈnē-tən-iŋ\transitive verb
1 : to set in order : make neat
2 : to finish (something, such as a piece of sewing) carefully
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Examples of neaten in a Sentence
I am trying to neaten my desk.
neatened the living room in anticipation of company
First Known Use of neaten
1828
NEATEN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of neaten for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) orderly or neat : to clean up (something)
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