straighten vs set up

set up vs straighten

straighten and set up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
straighten	No	No	Yes	No
set up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set up is a hypernym of straighten; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than straighten:

straighten: make straight or straighter
set up: put into a proper or systematic order

Other hypernyms of straighten include arrange.

straighten (verb)	set up (verb)
put (things or places) in order	get ready for a particular purpose or event
make straight or straighter	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
make straight	equip with sails or masts
straighten by unrolling	arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
straighten up or out; make straight	put into a proper or systematic order
get up from a sitting or slouching position	erect and fasten
	set up for use
	place
	create by putting components or members together
	construct, build, or erect
	begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
	produce
	take or catch as if in a snare or trap
	arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
	set up or found

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