Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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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.