1. made neat, tidy, or orderly
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘neaten’

Examples

• She neatened her desk before leaving the office.
• The room looked much better after it was neatened.
• He neatened his appearance by combing his hair.
• The garden was neatened with fresh mulch and trimmed hedges.
• After the party, we neatened the living room.
• The teacher neatened the classroom supplies at the end of the day.