Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
straighten
verb
/ˈstreɪtən/
Definition
To make something straight or to restore it to an upright position.
Examples
- She tried to straighten her hair after the rain.
- He ran to straighten the picture frames that had been knocked over.
- It took a while to straighten out the messy cables behind the desk.
Meaning
Straighten refers to the action of removing bends, curves, or twists from something, often to improve its appearance or functionality.
Synonyms
- Align
- Rectify
- Right
- Fix
