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smoothen
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smooth·en  (smn)
tr. & intr.v. smooth·ened, smooth·en·ing, smooth·ens
To make or become smooth.

smoothen [ˈsmuːðən]
vb
to make or become smooth
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.smoothen - make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; "smooth the surface of the wood"
strip - remove the thread (of screws)
change surface - undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
launch - smoothen the surface of; "launch plaster"
rake - level or smooth with a rake; "rake gravel"
plane - make even or smooth, with or as with a carpenter's plane; "plane the top of the door"
float - make the surface of level or smooth; "float the plaster"
sand, sandpaper - rub with sandpaper; "sandpaper the wooden surface"
sandblast - grind with a sandblast; "sandblast the facade of the building"
file - smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails"
2.smoothen - make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
beautify, fancify, prettify, embellish - make more beautiful
Simonise, Simonize - polish with wax; "The motorcycle has been Simonized"
sleek, slick - make slick or smooth
burnish, furbish, buff - polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"
gloss - give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
3.smoothen - become smooth
change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"


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