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Present participle for to make more tidy or attractive in appearance
“The winding player lines and contrasting powerful colors smarten the room.”
Present participle for to groom or beautify oneself
“But I must smarten myself up before I take up my new post, for I am really like a tramp. Just look at my boots! I cannot possibly appear like this.”
Present participle for to improve by making changes or modifications to
“Mr. Desmond is trying to smarten up his image as he bids for the ultra-respectable Telegraph titles.”
Present participle for to increase the speed of
“I smarten the pace. I hate being late for class, having to stand there while some jumped-up power-hound teacher gives you a bollocking.”
Present participle for to improve or enhance the attractiveness, quality or value of
Present participle for to enhance the attractiveness or quality of something
Present participle for to advance or to promote the growth of
Present participle for to sanitize or cleanse something
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