straighten
/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To cause to become straight.
2
To become straight.
3
To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
4
To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
5
To bribe or corrupt.
6
To stand up, especially from a sitting position.
7
To make heterosexual.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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