Present participle for to bring neatness or order to
“I want you to tidy your bedroom. Clear off the dresser top, hang up some clothes, and find a few things that you can donate.”
Present participle for to clear or clean up (or away) a mess
“I began to clean and tidy away the knives, bowls, and implements we had used.”
Present participle for to beautify or groom oneself
“I'd forgotten to put on makeup and tidy myself up before he got home.”
Present participle for to make something look (more) presentable
Present participle for to enhance the attractiveness or quality of something
Present participle for to make more tidy or attractive in appearance
Present participle for to groom or primp oneself
(free up) Present participle for to remove unwanted items from a surface, space or area
Present participle for to arrange into groups or into a systematic order
Present participle for to untangle or arrange (the hair) by drawing a comb through it
Present participle for to render smooth, to remove roughness from
Present participle for to clean and service (a car), as a valet does
Present participle for to remove unwanted vegetation from a cultivated area
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking
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