Smooth and Simplify

Smooth

Smooth verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.
Usage example: a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

Simplify and smooth are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simplify" instead a verb "Smooth".

Simplify

Simplify verb - To make less complex.

Smooth and simplify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smooth" instead a verb "Simplify".

Common collocations

work smooth work simplify work
story smooth story simplify story
detection smooth detection simplify detection
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