Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: straighten
IPA transcription: [stɹ'eɪtən]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: straighten, unbend
    Meaning: straighten up or out; make straight
  • Synonyms: straighten, straighten_out
    Meaning: make straight
  • Synonyms: straighten
    Meaning: get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered"
  • Synonyms: tidy, tidy_up, clean_up, neaten, straighten, straighten_out, square_away
    Meaning: put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"
Usage examples
  • "You can't straighten me out."
  • He rose, tried to straighten his shoulders, and spoke to the face he could hardly see.
  • Now straighten your legs and let your rifle go to the ground." He remonstrated, saying the rifle would go off, and I told him to let it go off.