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smarten

/ˈsmɑːtən/

/ˈsmɑrtən/

Translations

smartenverb

smartened

Past Simple

smartened

Past Participle

smartening

Gerund

/ˈsmɑːtən/

/ˈsmɑrtən/

relookerAu sens de donner un aspect plus net, plus moderne ou plus chic.

She decided to smarten up her appearance for the interview.

Elle a décidé de se relooker pour l'entretien.

Additional translations

rendre plus élégantPour une personne ou son apparence ; emploi courant et naturel.

se ressaisirFamilier, au sens de devenir plus avisé, plus réactif ou plus attentif.

améliorerAu sens d’améliorer l’aspect ou l’état de quelque chose.

Synonyms

dress up

smartenverb

To make (someone or something) look more neat or stylish.

She decided to smarten up her appearance for the interview.

To improve the appearance or condition of something.

They smartened up the office with new furniture and a fresh coat of paint.

To become more intelligent or aware.

He needs to smarten up if he wants to pass the exam.