straighten

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To cause to become straight.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To become straight.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
  5. Verb.  (transitive, slang) To bribe or corrupt.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) To stand up, especially from a sitting position.

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