Looking for the meaning of the word SMARTEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SMARTEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Smarten
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsmɑːtn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make or become smarter in appearance
Short Definition:make or become smarter in appearance
Examples:- he spent part of the proceeds on smartening up his flat
- if there was water to spare I would smarten up and shave
Definition:
behave more wisely
Short Definition:behave more wisely
Examples:- if you don't smarten up soon, you'll find yourself out on the street
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