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smarten

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsmɑːt(ə)n/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: S M AA1 R T AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

verb

Meaning 1

To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To augment with computer technology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: computerize

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From smart + -en.