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单词 straighten something out
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to make (something) less complicated or confused
My sister had come in with her common sense and straightened things out.
Synonyms
sort out
resolve
We must find a way to resolve these problems.
put right
settle
They agreed to try and settle their dispute by negotiation.
correct
work out
clear up
rectify
Only an act of Congress could rectify the situation.
disentangle
The author brilliantly disentangles complex debates.
unsnarl
See straighten

Additional synonyms

in the sense of disentangle
Definition
to unravel or work out
The author brilliantly disentangles complex debates.
Synonyms
resolve,
clear (up),
work out,
sort out,
clarify,
simplify
in the sense of rectify
Definition
to put right
Only an act of Congress could rectify the situation.
Synonyms
correct,
right,
improve,
reform,
square,
fix,
repair,
adjust,
remedy,
amend,
make good,
mend,
redress,
put right,
set the record straight,
emend
in the sense of resolve
Definition
to find the answer or solution to
We must find a way to resolve these problems.
Synonyms
work out,
answer,
solve,
find the solution to,
clear up,
crack,
fathom,
suss (out) (slang),
elucidate

Nearby words of
straighten something out

  • straight from the shoulder
  • straightaway
  • straighten
  • straighten something out
  • straighten up
  • straightforward
  • strain

Synonyms of 'straighten something out'

straighten something out

Additional synonyms

in the sense of settle
Definition
to put in order
They agreed to try and settle their dispute by negotiation.
Synonyms
resolve,
work out,
remedy,
reconcile,
clear up,
put an end to,
iron out,
straighten out,
set to rights
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