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(smart′'n)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become smart or smarter; specif.,: usually with up

to make or become neater or more stylish
to make or become more alert, knowing, aware, etc.

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verb smart·ened, smart·en·ing, smart·ens

verb, transitive

To improve in appearance or stylishness; spruce up.
To make quicker: smarten the pace.

verb, intransitive

To make oneself smart or smarter.

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