verb🔗ShareTo cause to become straight."The child carefully straightened the crumpled paper before handing it to the teacher. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo put in order; to sort; to tidy up."Before the meeting, she straightened her desk, arranging papers and putting away her pens. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo clarify a situation or concept to (an audience)."The teacher straightened out the confusing instructions for the science project. "communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo stand up, especially from a sitting position."After sitting for a long time in class, Sarah straightened and stretched her legs. "bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
