neaten
Collocations
3ADJ.
frantic
VERB + NEATEN
attempt
NEATEN + NOUN
hair
Definitions
verb
To make (someone or something) neat; to arrange (people or things) in an orderly, tidy way; to tidy.
She made a frantic attempt to neaten her hair.
He is doubtful that images made by artificial intelligence will replace the art exhibited in galleries, he worries that commercial projects previously requiring a team of artists may in the future need only one to work with AI and neaten up the final product.
To engage in activity that arranges someone or something in an orderly, tidy way.
Don't mind me if I neaten while you talk.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — care for one's external appearance
verb — put (things or places) in order
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
3She made a frantic attempt to neaten her hair.
WiktionaryHe is doubtful that images made by artificial intelligence will replace the art exhibited in galleries, he worries that commercial projects previously requiring a team of artists may in the future nee
WiktionaryDon't mind me if I neaten while you talk.
Wiktionary