Pronunciation: /sɛt streɪt/
verb to make something correct or accurate
A1 I need to set straight the picture frame on the wall.
A2 Can you help me set straight the table before the guests arrive?
B1 The teacher set straight the student's misunderstanding about the lesson.
B2 It's important to set straight any misconceptions before starting the project.
C1 The manager set straight the team's priorities to ensure a successful outcome.
C2 She always knows how to set straight a complicated situation with ease.
adjective having a direct or honest manner
A1 I need to set straight the crooked picture on the wall.
A2 She always sets straight the books on the shelf before leaving the library.
B1 The teacher set straight the students who were misbehaving in class.
B2 The manager had to set straight the misunderstandings among the team members.
C1 It was important for the lawyer to set straight the facts of the case during the trial.
C2 The CEO set straight the company's finances and operations to ensure future success.
adverb in a direct or honest manner
A1 She needed help to set straight the table after the party.
A2 I had to set straight my misunderstanding with my friend.
B1 The teacher set straight the students' misconceptions about the topic.
B2 The manager set straight the new employee on company policies.
C1 The therapist helped set straight the client's thoughts and emotions.
C2 The politician tried to set straight the allegations made against him.
formal The professor set straight the misconceptions about the theory during the lecture.
informal I had to set my friend straight about the correct way to solve the math problem.
slang I had to set that gossip straight before it spread any further.
figurative The therapist helped me set straight my thoughts and emotions during our session.
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