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STRAIGHTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Straighten.

How to pronounce straighten:

US

Straighten - as a verb

Straighten up or out; make straight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unbend9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bend7

Make straight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straighten out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get up from a sitting or slouching position

Example: "The students straightened when the teacher entered"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change posture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put (things or places) in order

Example: "Tidy up your room!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean upneaten6square awaystraighten outtidy8tidy up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
order6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Straighten by unrolling

Example: "Roll out the big map"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roll out

Make straight or straighter

Example: "Straighten this post"

Example Sentences

"She straightened her hair before going to the party."
"He straightened his tie in front of the mirror."
"Please straighten the picture on the wall."
"I need to straighten my back after sitting for so long."
"The teacher told the students to straighten their desks."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAIGHTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is STRAIGHTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straighten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is STRAIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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