smarten
[ smahr-tn ]
/ ˈsmɑr tn /
verb (used with object)
to make more trim or spruce; improve in appearance (usually followed by up): Try to smarten up your outfit.
to make brisker, as a pace.
to sharpen the judgment or broaden the experience of; educate (usually followed by up): Someone has to smarten him up about dealing with people.
Verb Phrases
smarten up,
- to groom oneself: to smarten up before dinner.
- to become aware of one's mistakes, shortcomings, etc., and make efforts to correct them: If you don't smarten up, you're going to be out of a job.
Nearby words
smart weapons, smart wool, smart-alec, smart-ass, smartarse, smarten, smartish, smartmouth, smartphone, smarts, smartwatch
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smarten
/ (ˈsmɑːtən) /
verb (usually foll by up)
(intr) to make oneself neater
(tr) to make quicker or livelier
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