English Explanatory Dictionary

smarten

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
  2. To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).
  3. To augment with computer technology.

Pronunciation

/ˈsmɑːt(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smarten.wav

Word forms

smarten smartens smartening smartened

Etymology

From smart + -en.

Synonyms

computerize

Derived words

smarten up
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