straighten

Meaning

Verb

To cause to become straight.
To become straight.
To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
To bribe or corrupt.
To stand up, especially from a sitting position.

Origin

From straight + -en. Compare Scots strauchten.

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