verb
straighten oneself (Freq. 4)
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He drew himself up when he talked to his superior
• Hypernyms: ↑straighten
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s somebody
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straighten up [phrasal verb]
1 : to move your body to an upright position
Straighten up. There's no excuse for slouching.
2 US : to improve in behavior
You need to straighten up, young man.
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Main Entry: ↑straighten
Useful english dictionary. 2012.