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Neaten (Verb)

Meaning 1

Put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!".

Classification

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

Examples

  • She took a deep breath and started to neaten the living room, picking up after her children's messy play session.
  • It's essential to neaten your workspace before leaving for the day to maintain a professional environment.
  • Let's neaten the garden before the garden party so everything looks perfect for the guests.
  • She helped her mom neaten the kitchen after dinner, loading the dishwasher and wiping down countertops.
  • Before moving to the new house, he had to neaten his old room, packing up any remaining items and cleaning the space.

Synonyms

  • Square Away
  • Straighten
  • Straighten Out
  • Tidy
  • Tidy Up
  • Clean Up

Hypernyms

  • Order

Hyponyms

  • Make
  • Clean
  • Make Up
  • Houseclean
  • Clean House

Meaning 2

Care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • She took a few minutes to neaten her hair before joining the meeting.
  • He spent hours in front of the mirror to neaten his outfit for the wedding.
  • After the storm, the groundskeeper worked tirelessly to neaten the garden.
  • To neaten her makeup, she reapplied her lipstick and smoothened out her eyeliner.
  • The stylist helped to neaten the celebrity's hair, ensuring every strand was in place.

Synonyms

  • Groom

Hypernyms

  • Fancify
  • Embellish
  • Prettify

Hyponyms

  • Slick Up
  • Disentangle
  • Spruce Up
  • Dress
  • Do
  • Pedicure
  • Glam Up
  • Coiffure
  • Make Up
  • Pretty Up
  • Smarten Up
  • Coif
  • Mousse
  • Perfume
  • Cleanse
  • Set
  • Coiffe
  • Manicure
  • Shave
  • Pomade
  • Barber
  • Doll Up
  • Comb
  • Clean Up
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