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smoothen

verb
smooth·​en | \ ˈsmü-tÍŸhÉ™n How to pronounce smoothen (audio) \
smoothened; smoothening\ ˈsmü-​tÍŸhÉ™-​niÅ‹ How to pronounce smoothening (audio) , ˈsmütÍŸh-​niÅ‹ \

Definition of smoothen

transitive verb

: to make smooth

intransitive verb

: to become smooth
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Synonyms & Antonyms for smoothen

Synonyms

even, flatten, level, plane, smooth

Antonyms

rough, roughen

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Examples of smoothen in a Sentence

smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together

Recent Examples on the Web

 Farther back, the body has been smoothened around the door handles, and the taillamps now have a three-dimensional treatment as seen on the new 2019 BMW X4. — Steve Siler, Car and Driver, "2019 BMW 3-series Sedan Spied, This Time with a Look Inside," 23 Feb. 2018 Before embarking on his journey, Em recruited several big name artists to help smoothen out the ride. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, "Eminem's 'Revival': Five Things That Jump Out on First Listen," 15 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of smoothen

1635, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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