smarten
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Verb — To make someone or something look neater or more presentable.
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Etymology
Formed from "smart" plus the verb-forming suffix "-en," meaning "to make smart."
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What does “smarten” mean?
The word “smarten” means to make someone or something look neater or more presentable. In plain terms, to tidy up or upgrade something to be smarter or neater.
How do you pronounce “smarten”?
“Smarten” is pronounced SMAHTN (/ˈsmɑːt(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “smarten” in a sentence?
Here is “smarten” used in a sentence: “He smartened himself up before the job interview.”
What part of speech is “smarten”?
“Smarten” is a verb.
How many meanings does “smarten” have?
“Smarten” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone or something look neater or more presentable.