Antonyms for straighten out


Grammar : Adv, verb
Spell : streyt-n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstreɪt n


Definition of straighten out

Origin :
  • 1540s, from straight + -en (1). Related: Straightened; straightening.
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in improve : verb make or become better
  • As in iron out : verb reconcile a situation
  • As in arbitrate : verb achieve settlement
  • As in organize : verb arrange, systematize
  • As in rectify : verb correct a situation; make something right
  • As in remedy : verb fix, cure
  • As in right : verb fix, correct
  • As in unravel : verb untangle
  • As in clarify : verb explain, make clear
  • As in clear up : verb explain; resolve
  • As in correct : verb fix, adjust
  • As in debug : verb troubleshoot
  • As in aid : verb help, support
Example sentences :
  • I had to climb into the cockpit and straighten out the mess.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • You have told so much while no sense was in you that you might now straighten out the tale.
  • Extract from : « Nicanor - Teller of Tales » by C. Bryson Taylor
  • Then he sent to Morristown for Mr. Morris to straighten out the fight.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various
  • "I intended to have a talk with you and straighten out some things," he went on.
  • Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine
  • You were assigned to straighten out that man, Sornal, weren't you?
  • Extract from : « Alarm Clock » by Everett B. Cole
  • Curiosity overcame the desire to straighten out her clothes.
  • Extract from : « Wanted--7 Fearless Engineers! » by Warner Van Lorne
  • I try occasionally to straighten out their affairs for them.
  • Extract from : « Daisy's Aunt » by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
  • He ought to have a good fee if he can straighten out that tangle.
  • Extract from : « Otherwise Phyllis » by Meredith Nicholson
  • We must straighten out the lines so that the exact proportions are apparent.
  • Extract from : « Color Value » by C. R. Clifford
  • He could not straighten out in his mind all that had taken place.
  • Extract from : « The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters » by Edward S. Ellis

Synonyms for straighten out

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