straight·en

[streyt-n]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often followed by up or out ).
Origin:
1535–45; straight + -en1

Related forms
straight·en·er, noun
o·ver·straight·en, verb
pre·straight·en, verb (used with object)
re·straight·en, verb
un·straight·ened, adjective
well-straight·ened, adjective
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straighten (ˈstreɪtən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb (sometimes foll by up or out)
1.  to make or become straight
2.  (tr) to make neat or tidy: straighten your desk
 
'straightener
 
—n

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