straighten
//ˈstreɪtən//
Verb
straightenInfinitive
straightenPresent tense
straightenedPast tense
straightenedPast participle
straighteningPresent participle
straightensThird-person singular
1
To make something straight or remove bends, curves, or twists from it.
She straightened the bent wire with her hands.
2
To become straight or less curved.
The road straightens after the bend.
3
To make something neat, tidy, or properly arranged.
She straightened the books on the shelf.
4
To resolve or correct a problem, confusion, or difficult situation.
We need to straighten out this misunderstanding before it gets worse.