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straighten

/strɛɪtɛn/ verb · British & US
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What does straighten mean?

verb

To make something straight or more straight; to correct or improve something that is not straight or is in a wrong state.

Example

"She had to straighten her skirt before the meeting."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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