
Smarten
Appearance Focus
Used when referring to improving how things look, often related to fashion or orderliness.
He decided to smarten up his room before the guests arrived.
Subtle Transformation
Implies making small yet impactful changes to enhance visual appeal.
After repainting, the cafe smartened up and drew more customers.
Outfit Enhancements
Often used to suggest dressing more formally or sophisticatedly, especially for important events.
To impress at the interview, James smartened up by wearing a suit. Compare with
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