to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often fol. by up or out ).

verb

bend , curve , move , twist

verb

align , arrange , compose , correct , even , level , make plumb , make straight , neaten , order , put in order , put perpendicular , put straight , put to rights , put upright , put vertical , rectify , set to rights , smarten up , spruce up * , tidy , unbend , uncoil , uncurl , unfold , unravel , unsnarl , untwist , flat , flatten , plane , smooth , clean , clear , police , spruce , aline , true

phrasal verb

reconcile , rectify , resolve , smooth over