flatten
pronunciation
How to pronounce flatten in British English:
UK [ˈflætn]
How to pronounce flatten in American English:
US [ˈflætn]
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- Verb:
- make flat or flatter
- become flat or flatter
- lower the pitch of (musical notes)
Word Origin
- flatten (v.)
- late 14c., "to prostrate oneself," also "to fall flat," from flat (adj.) + -en (1). Transitive meaning "to make flat" is 1620s. Related: Flattened; flattening.
Example
- 1. Trying to flatten out a carefully removed , large piece of peel will break the skin .
- 2. Remove from fridge and roll into balls , place on tray and slightly flatten with a fork .
- 3. But I will not flatten .
- 4. It is a good idea to make sure that the model does not hold her arms tightly against the body because this can cause the arms to flatten and widen .
- 5. How do you flatten and firm your abs ?