26984 words

straighten

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
to become straight or to make something become straight:

Examples:

He straightened his tie.
Her hair is naturally curly but she always straightens it.
The road straightens out after a few miles.
2
to make something level:

Examples:

The picture fell while I was trying to straighten it.
3
to make something tidy:

Examples:

She stood up and straightened her clothes.
Pepe was careful to straighten his room before leaving.
4
to make something so that it does not bend:

Examples:

[ I ] Her shoulders straightened, and she cleared her throat.
[ T ] First bend and then straighten your leg.
[ M ] You must straighten out the pipe.
5
to make something level:

Examples:

Please straighten the lampshade – it tilts to the right.

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