smarten up

• فعل يستخدم للإشارة إلى تحسين المظهر أو الترتيب بأن يصبح الشخص أو الشيء أكثر أناقة ونظافة، أو إلى زيادة الذكاء والوعي والفطنة.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of making oneself or something look neater, tidier, or more stylish, or to become more intelligent or aware.

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1. Improve appearanceinformalbritish

   To make oneself or something look neater, tidier, or more stylish.

   تحسين المظهر

   • He smartened up his outfit for the job interview.
   • She smartened up the living room with new curtains.
   • You should smarten up before the guests arrive.

   المرادفاتbeautifyclean upgroompreenprimpspruce uptidy up

   الأضدادdishevelmessrumpleuntidy

2. Become more intelligent or awareinformalbritish

   To become more knowledgeable, alert, or sensible, often about a specific situation.

   أصبح أكثر ذكاءً

   • He finally smartened up and started studying for the exams.
   • She smartened up about the risks after the accident.
   • It's time you smartened up and took responsibility.

   المرادفاتcatch onget the pictureget wisewake upwise up

   الأضدادbluntdullstagnate