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straightens

verb/ẽ.diˈɾɐj.tɐ/medium

en·di·rei·ta

Definition

Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to straighten'. Also imperative form for 'you' (informal).
He straightens his posture whenever the teacher looks.
Straighten your back, you're too hunched over!
Common collocations
straightens his backstraightens the picturestraightens out his life

Etymology

Derivado de 'direito', do latim 'directus'.

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