straighten (up) (Meaning)
straighten (up)
to move the body to an upright position, to make (something) organized or tidy, to improve in behavior
Synonyms & Antonyms of straighten (up)
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straighten (up) Sentence Examples
- The maid diligently straightened up the cluttered bedroom.
- He straightened up his crooked tie before the interview.
- The mechanic straightened up the bent fender of the car.
- The cat straightened up after its nap, arching its back.
- The teacher straightened up the crooked picture frame on the wall.
- She straightened up her posture to project confidence.
- The dog straightened up its ears attentively when it heard a noise.
- The gardener straightened up the wilted flowers by gently propping them up.
- The therapist helped the patient straighten up their negative thoughts.
- The hikers straightened up after taking a break and continued their ascent.
FAQs About the word straighten (up)
to move the body to an upright position, to make (something) organized or tidy, to improve in behavior
groom, lay out,tidy (up), draw up, make up, spruce (up), arrange, order, array, codify
derange,mess (up), disarrange, disorder, disarray, muss (up), upset,,rumple
The maid diligently straightened up the cluttered bedroom.
He straightened up his crooked tie before the interview.
The mechanic straightened up the bent fender of the car.
The cat straightened up after its nap, arching its back.
