straightened (out) Synonyms
straightened (out) Meaning
straightened (out)
to deal with (something) successfully, to make (something) organized or tidy, to make (something) straight or to become straight, to improve in behavior or condition or to cause (someone or something) to improve in behavior or condition
straightened (out) Sentence Examples
- The carpenter straightened out the crooked beam to ensure a level foundation.
- The teacher straightened out the confused pupil's understanding of the concept.
- She straightened out her hair with a hot iron to achieve a sleek look.
- The mechanic straightened out the twisted frame of the accident-damaged car.
- The accountant straightened out the tangled financial records to reveal the company's true status.
- The judge straightened out the legal dispute by issuing a clear ruling.
- The counselor straightened out the relationship problems by facilitating open communication.
- The doctor straightened out the patient's broken arm through a delicate surgical procedure.
- The plumber straightened out the bent pipes to restore proper water flow.
- The artist straightened out the wrinkled canvas before applying the first brushstrokes.
FAQs About the word straightened (out)
to deal with (something) successfully, to make (something) organized or tidy, to make (something) straight or to become straight, to improve in behavior or cond
frayed, ravelled (out), raveled (out),smoothed, unwound, unrolled, unlaced, uncoiled, unknotted, fretted
snarled, entangled, tangled, tied, wound, braided, laced, knotted,spliced, plied
The carpenter straightened out the crooked beam to ensure a level foundation.
The teacher straightened out the confused pupil's understanding of the concept.
She straightened out her hair with a hot iron to achieve a sleek look.
The mechanic straightened out the twisted frame of the accident-damaged car.
