even out

/ˌivən aʊt/

/ˈivən aʊt/

Other forms: evened out; evens out

Definitions of even out

1. verb

   make even or more even
   synonyms: even

   type of:

   regularise, regularize

   make regular or more regular
2. verb

   make level or straight
   synonyms: even, flush, level

   types:

   grade

   level to the right gradient

   strickle, strike

   smooth with a strickle

   strickle

   level off with a strickle in a measuring container

   aggrade

   build up to a level by depositing sediment

   type of:

   change surface

   undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
3. verb

   become even or more even
   synonyms: even

   type of:

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
4. verb

   adjust for
   synonyms: compensate, correct, counterbalance, even off, even up, make up

   types:

   carry

   compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance

   compensate, cover, overcompensate

   make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

   type of:

   balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize

   bring into balance or equilibrium