smooth out
Iron the creases
To smooth out is to eliminate irregularities, wrinkles, or difficulties.
You might smooth out a tablecloth with your hands or smooth out the bumps in a plan before presenting it.
The phrase often implies gradual refinement: We need to smooth out a few details before signing.
Differences between things tend to smooth out over time.
Reach final terms
- reconcileResolve a disagreement
- patch upRepair roughly or reconcile
- mediateFacilitate agreement between disputants
- negotiateDiscuss to reach agreement
clear up · untangle · rectify · fix · mend · repair · adjust · harmonize
settle
Reach final terms
- reconcileResolve a disagreement
- patch upRepair roughly or reconcile
- mediateFacilitate agreement between disputants
negotiate · clear up · untangle · rectify · fix · mend · repair · adjust · harmonize · align
press
Apply force downward
wrinkle · fabric · garment · linen · cotton · silk · ironing board · laundry · heat · glide
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
relax · compose · pacify · quiet · mollify · appease · allay · mitigate · defuse · temper
- getting organizedget organized, in order, put in place, straighten up, tidy up
- improvementget better, improvement, do better, enhance, make progress
smooth outcomplicate
Make more difficult
aggravate · exacerbate · worsen · stir up · inflame
smooth outamplify
Increase in strength
accentuate · roughen · exaggerate · distort · destabilize
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