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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