Smooth (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Smooth Out

Hypernyms

• Disembarrass
• Free

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Smoothen

Antonyms

• Roughen

Hyponyms

• Sand

Related Words

• Smooth Over (verb)
• Smooth (noun)
• Smoother (noun)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Polish
• Shine
• Smoothen

Hypernyms

• Fancify
• Embellish
• Prettify

Hyponyms

• Gloss
• Simonize
• Furbish
• Slick
• Buff