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Flatten (Verb)

Make flat or flatter; "flatten a road"; "flatten your stomach with these exercises".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Use a steamroller to flatten the uneven ground before construction begins.
Exercise regularly to flatten your stomach and improve your overall physique.
The heavy roller will flatten the dirt and even out the garden bed.
Mountain roads often have steep grades but are then designed to flatten out near the top.
A combination of diet and exercise can help flatten a bloated stomach.

Become flat or flatter; "The landscape flattened".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The rolling hills began to flatten as the landscape gave way to a vast, open plain.
Her hair will flatten if it gets wet in the rain, so she always carries an umbrella.
The athlete tried to flatten her stomach with diet and exercise, but it was still slightly curved.
After the heavy truck drove by, the grass alongside the road began to flatten beneath the weight of its tires.
Over time, the once-rounded cushion will begin to flatten, requiring it to be replaced eventually.

Lower the pitch of (musical notes).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The singer had to flatten the high note to make it sound less shrill to the audience's ears.
The flautist was instructed to flatten the last note of the melody to match the sound of the accompanying instruments.
To improve the overall harmony, the musician decided to flatten the sharps in the chord progression.
Flattening the treble would make the vocals sound warmer and more soothing to the listener.
The pianist was asked to flatten the G note to match the base note of the oboe accompaniment.