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verb🔗ShareTo put in order; to sort; to tidy up."She spent the morning straightening her room, putting away clothes and organizing her desk. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo clarify a situation or concept to (an audience)."The teacher is straightening out the confusing instructions so the students understand the homework. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bribe or corrupt."The company was accused of straightening local officials to get approval for their construction project. "politicsgovernmentmorallawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stand up, especially from a sitting position."After sitting for a long time, she was straightening her back and stretching. "bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of making something straight."The straightening of the picture frame on the wall made the room look neater. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
