WebHow to use straighten in a sentence. to make straight —usually used with up or out; to become straight —usually used with up or out… See the full definition

WebStraighten definition, to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often followed by up or out). See more.

Webstraight·en 1. To resolve (a confusion or conflict). 2. To make less confused or troubled: tried to straighten out the problem student.

WebSynonyms for STRAIGHTEN: unbend, uncurl, unkink; Antonyms for STRAIGHTEN: bend, crook, curl, curve

WebMeaning of straighten in English. straighten verb (NOT CURVING) [ I or T ] to become straight or to make something become straight: He straightened his tie. Her hair is naturally curly ... straighten verb (LEVEL) straighten verb (TIDY) Phrasal verbs.

Webstraighten out. [phrasal verb] 1. straighten out (something) or straighten (something) out : to deal with (something) successfully. I need more time to straighten out my problems. 2. a straighten out or straighten out (something) or straighten (something) out : to improve in behavior or condition. He straightened out after joining the army.

Webstraighten: 1 v make straight or straighter “ Straighten this post” “ straighten hair” Type of: arrange , set up put into a proper or systematic order v make straight Synonyms: straighten out Types: show 10 types... hide 10 types... untwist cause to become untwisted unbend free from flexure extend open or straighten out; unbend channelise , ...

WebWiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: straighten verb To cause to become straight. straighten verb To become straight. straighten verb To put in order; to sort; to tidy up. straighten verb To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience). straighten verb To bribe or corrupt. straighten ...

Webstraighten someone out. 1. to make someone's body straight or orderly. The undertaker straightened Sam out in his coffin. Straighten out your body so I can massage your back. 2. . to cause someone to behave better or to have a better attitude; to reform someone. You are terrible.

Webstraight: [adjective] free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities. generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation.