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- pronunciation:
- streI
t
 n
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- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
straightens, straightening, straightened |
| definition 1: |
to make or become straight.
The orthodontist wants to straighten my teeth.- antonyms:
- bend, curve, flex, hunch, warp
- similar words:
- align, correct, erect, right, square, stand, true, unfold
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| definition 2: |
to put right; repair (often followed by "out").
Let's straighten the living room before mom comes home.- antonyms:
- mess
- similar words:
- arrange, correct, improve, make amends, mend, order, repair, right, tidy, turn over a new leaf, untangle
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| related words: |
arrange, array, line, mend, order, organize, right, settle, stand, unfold |
| derivation: |
straightener (n.) |
The word straighten
contains the following part:
-en1
Old English
verb-forming suffix
that means to cause to be or become or have
  More about this word part:
The suffix -en1 forms verbs from monosyllabic English adjectives.
Example words:
awaken, blacken, broaden, dampen, darken, deaden, deafen, deepen, enlighten, fatten, flatten, freshen, frighten, glisten, harden, hasten, lengthen, lessen, lighten, loosen, moisten, ripen, sharpen, shorten, soften, straighten, strengthen, tighten, weaken, whiten, widen
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