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.
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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.