According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
SMOOTHEN
smoothen
(verb) become smooth
polish, smooth, smoothen, shine
(verb) make (a surface) shine; “shine the silver, please”; “polish my shoes”
smooth, smoothen
(verb) make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; “smooth the surface of the wood”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
smoothen (third-person singular simple present smoothens, present participle smoothening, simple past and past participle smoothened)
(transitive) To make smooth.
(intransitive) To become smooth.
Usage notes
• The verb smooth is more common.
Source: Wiktionary
Smooth"en, v. t.
Definition: To make smooth. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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