smoothen

[smoo-thuhn]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become smooth.

smoothen

/ ˈsmuːðən /

verb

1. to make or become smooth

Other Word Forms

• unsmoothened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoothen¹

First recorded in 1625–35; smooth + -en ¹

Example Sentences

The deal with the EU seeks to smoothen frictions in trade, but there are a whole load of details and specifics, timeframes and costs still to be haggled over and sorted.

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A pre-emptive move designed to further smoothen the entry of Harley Davidsons into India – and, Delhi hopes, ward off any threat of tariffs.

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Wickremesinghe has set a goal of finalising debt talks by September, which, if successful, would smoothen the release of a second tranche of IMF funding due by October.

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“But I feel like I’m supposed to fight through this pain, I’m gonna smoothen out my swing. ... I got the big injury but it’s actually making my swing super smooth.”

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To further smoothen its operations in Pilbara, Rio said it will embrace continued investment in bearing refurbishment, a sustainable and green maintenance procedure that delivers significant reduction in raw material consumption, over 10 years.

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Related Words

• equalize 
• flatten