smoothen

[ smoo-thuhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become smooth.

smoothen

/ ˈsmuːðən /

verb

1. to make or become smooth

Other Words From

• un·smoothened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoothen¹

First recorded in 1625–35; smooth + -en ¹

Example Sentences

Wickremesinghe has set a goal of finalising debt talks by September, which, if successful, would smoothen the release of a second tranche of IMF funding due by October.

From Reuters

“But I feel like I’m supposed to fight through this pain, I’m gonna smoothen out my swing. ... I got the big injury but it’s actually making my swing super smooth.”

From Los Angeles Times

To further smoothen its operations in Pilbara, Rio said it will embrace continued investment in bearing refurbishment, a sustainable and green maintenance procedure that delivers significant reduction in raw material consumption, over 10 years.

From Reuters

Australia proposed on Thursday overhauling its immigration system to speed up getting highly skilled workers into the country and smoothening the path to permanent residency.

From Reuters

Australia proposed on Thursday overhauling its immigration system to speed up getting highly skilled workers into the country and smoothening the path to permanent residency.

From Reuters

Related Words

• equalize
• flatten