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Smooth (Verb)

Make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; "smooth the surface of the wood".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Use a cloth to smooth the surface of the old wooden table after you've applied the polish.
She asked the manicurist to smooth her nails while also applying a coat of nail polish.
The cleaner had to smooth the scratches on the car's bumper before they could be repainted.
After welding the metal piece, the worker had to smooth the rough spots to create a seamless joint.
Try using some furniture wax to smooth the rough patches on the armchair before we resell it.

Free from obstructions; "smooth the way towards peace negotiations".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The initial agreement was aimed at smoothing the way for further comprehensive peace talks in the region.
Efforts were made to smooth the process of refugee repatriation by establishing corridors for safe passage.
Their leaders worked fiercely to smooth tensions between neighboring countries and initiate a dialogue of mutual trust.
Steps have been taken to smooth transition for displaced persons returning to their homes after the war.
Mediator's proposal helped smooth the way for renewed business partnerships between the two rival companies.