neaten

/ˈniːtən/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something tidy or more organized

“She spent the afternoon neaten up the living room.”

2. verb

to make something neat or attractive

“He tried to neaten up the messy garden before the party.”

3. verb

to improve the appearance or quality of something

“The new management was working to neaten up the company’s image.”

4. noun

the state of being tidy or well-organized

“The neatness of the room was a reflection of her personality.”

Synonyms

  • neaten up
  • organize
  • tidy

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • disorder