1. third person singular present tense of smooth; makes or becomes smooth, even, or level
2. makes easier or less difficult; removes problems or obstacles

Examples

• She smoothes the wrinkles from her dress before the meeting.
• The carpenter smoothes the wood with sandpaper.
• He smoothes his hair back with gel every morning.
• The manager smoothes over conflicts between team members.
• The cream smoothes away fine lines and wrinkles.
• Good communication smoothes the way for successful negotiations.