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straighten vs channelize

channelize vs straighten

straighten and channelize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
straighten No No Yes No
channelize No No Yes No
As verbs, channelize is a hyponym of straighten; that is, channelize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than straighten:
  • straighten: make straight
  • channelize: cause to form a channel
Other hyponyms of straighten include untwist, unbend, extend, channelise, untwine, unweave, comb.
straighten (verb) channelize (verb)
put (things or places) in order send from one person or place to another
make straight or straighter cause to form a channel
make straight make a channel for; provide with a channel
straighten by unrolling direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
straighten up or out; make straight
get up from a sitting or slouching position
Difference between straighten and channelize

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