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smarten Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈsmɑːt(ə)n/

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Smarten as a Verb

1

To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.

2

To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).

3

To augment with computer technology.

Word Forms & Grammar

smarten (third-person singular simple present smartens, present participle smartening, simple past and past participle smartened)

Words That Rhyme With Smarten

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Origin of Smarten

From smart + -en.

Word Facts for Smarten

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈsmɑːt(ə)n/
MeaningTo make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up
Verb formssmartens, smartening, smartened