Straighten

Pronunciation

• IPA: /stɹeɪtn/
• Rhymes: -eɪtÉ™n

Origin

From straight + -en

Full definition of straighten

Verb

1. (transitive) To cause to become straight.
2. (intransitive) To become straight.
3. (transitive) To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.to straighten one's affairs, or an account
• 2011, Septembe 24, Ben Dirs, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania, Tuilagi and Ashton started in lively fashion, centre Tuilagi doing what he does best, straightening and bursting into the line, and Ashton always looking to leave his wing and get involved in the action.
4. (transitive) To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
5. (transitive, slang) To bribe or corrupt.
6. (intransitive) To stand up, especially from a sitting position.

Derived terms

• straightener
• straighten out

Anagrams

• shattering