smarten up

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Verb	1.	smarten up - make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" slick up, spiff up, spruce, spruce up, titivate, tittivate beautify, fancify, prettify, embellish - make more beautiful
	2.	smarten up - dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party" slick up, spruce, spruce up neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

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