straighten
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often followed by up orout ).
have straightened
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present perfectof straighten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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When I was in middle school, I might have straightened my hair, and now I’m making it as big as I can — redefining the beauty standards that were put on me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
But by Tuesday the jet stream pattern in the Atlantic will have straightened and we will be back to more changeable weather with temperatures nearer normal.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2024
“I grew up needing that, because I probably wouldn’t have straightened my hair so much,” she continued.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2019
I don’t know the psychology of that…but the same reporter is back in Season Two, and he and Harry have straightened it out.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2015
The river and the road have straightened out as the valley gets steeper and closer on both sides.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
