smoothens
Makes less rough
Smoothens is a rare or nonstandard variant of smooths, meaning to make smooth or even: She smoothens the wrinkles from the tablecloth.
Most speakers prefer smooths or the phrase smooth out.
The form appears occasionally in Indian English and other varieties but sounds awkward to many native speakers.
Friction-smoothing a surface
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- planingRemoving surface material
- grindingMolar action sometimes
leveling · flattening · surfacing · sandpaper · abrasive · grit · laminating · coating
Make something easier
- simplifyMake less complex
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
- uncomplicateMake less complex
- lubricateApply oil to reduce friction
glide · expedite · enable · ease · clear the way · pave the way
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
sheen · glaze · wax · varnish · lacquer · brighten · gleam · shimmer · radiance · sparkle
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
grinding · leveling · flattening · surfacing · sandpaper · abrasive · grit · laminating · coating · glazing
facilitate
Make something easier
- simplifyMake less complex
- streamlineRemove unnecessary elements
- uncomplicateMake less complex
lubricate · glide · expedite · enable · ease · clear the way · pave the way
calm
Free from agitation
balm · alleviate · ease · settle · quiet · pacify · mollify · temper · mellow · relax
hone
Make keener or better
optimize · fine-tune · adjust · revise · upgrade · polish · finesse · tweak · streamline · iron out
smoothed, smoother, smoothen, smoothes, smoothened, smoothers, smoothening