neaten /ˈniːtən/ verb2 •To make (someone or something) neat; to arrange (people or things) in an orderly, tidy way; to tidy.She made a frantic attempt to neaten her hair. •To engage in activity that arranges someone or something in an orderly, tidy way.Don't mind me if I neaten while you talk. formsneatened · neatening · neatens