Definition

To make something smooth or even, removing bumps or roughness.

Example

She used a roller to smoothen the surface of the wall before painting it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to smoothen this rough patch on my furniture.

Have you tried using some sandpaper?

That's a good idea! I should smoothen it out before applying the varnish.

Definitely! It'll look much better once you do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smoothen → It is formed from "smooth" (from Old English *smoð*, meaning even or level) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to cause to become). The word "smoothen" means to cause something to become smooth or even.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'even' or 'level' — that's what smoothen means, to make something smooth.

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