smoothen

verb

smooth·​en ˈsmü-t͟hən How to pronounce smoothen (audio)
smoothened; smoothening ˈsmü-t͟hə-niŋ How to pronounce smoothen (audio)
ˈsmüt͟h-niŋ
Synonyms of smoothennext

transitive verb

: to make smooth

intransitive verb

: to become smooth

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Examples of smoothen in a Sentence

smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together
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But as the temperature drops, the kinetic energy of the incoming gas smoothens the filamentary structure, resulting in the fluffy cloud. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges. — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of smoothen was in 1635

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“Smoothen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoothen. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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