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straighten

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/

The English word “straighten” has 7 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To cause to become straight.
  2. To become straight.
  3. To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
  4. To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
  5. To bribe or corrupt.
  6. To stand up, especially from a sitting position.
  7. To make heterosexual.

Etymology

From straight + -en. Compare Scots strauchten (“to straighten”).

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