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dress > 21 senses
ADJECTIVE1dress, full-dressSuitable for formal occasions
2dress, full-dress(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
NOUN1dress, frockA one-piece garment for a woman
2dress, attire, garbClothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
3dress, apparel, wearing apparel, clothesClothing in general
VERB1dress, get dressedPut on clothes
2dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparelProvide with clothes or put clothes on
3dressPut a finish on
4dress, dress upDress in a certain manner
5dress, preen, primp, plumeDress or groom with elaborate care
6dress, dress outKill and prepare for market or consumption
7dress, line upArrange in ranks
8dress, trim, garnishDecorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
9dress, decorateProvide with decoration
10dressPut a dressing on
11dress, snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, prune, cut backCultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
12dressCut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
13dressConvert into leather
14dressApply a bandage or medication to
15dress, groom, curryGive a neat appearance to
16dress, arrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffureArrange attractively
dress > pronunciation
Soundsdreh's
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dress > adjective 1
MeaningSuitable for formal occasions.
Examples"a full-dress uniform"; "dress shoes"
Synonymsfull-dress
Similar toformal
dress > adjective 2
Meaning(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes.
Examples"a dress dinner"; "a full-dress ceremony"
Synonymsfull-dress
Similar toformal
dress > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA one-piece garment for a woman. Has skirt and bodice.
Synonymsfrock
Partsbodice; neckline; slide fastener, zip, zipper, zip-fastener; hemline
Narrowercaftan, kaftan; chemise, sack, shift; coatdress; cocktail dress, sheath; dirndl; gown; jumper, pinafore, pinny; kirtle; morning dress; Mother Hubbard, muumuu; polonaise; sari, saree; shirtdress
Broadergarment
dress > noun 2, artifact
MeaningClothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion.
Examples"battle dress"
Synonymsattire, garb
Narrowerao dai; costume; costume; costume; costume; disguise; ecclesiastical attire, ecclesiastical robe; finery; formalwear, eveningwear, evening dress, evening clothes; habit; hairpiece, false hair, postiche; morning dress; outfit, getup, rig, turnout; sportswear, athletic wear, activewear
Broaderclothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
Verbsdress
dress > noun 3, artifact
MeaningClothing in general.
Examples"fastidious about his dress"
Synonymsapparel, wearing apparel, clothes
Broaderclothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
Verbsdress; dress; dress
dress > verb 1, body
MeaningPut on clothes.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelThey dress; They dress themselves
Examples"we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?"
Synonymsget dressed
Entailed bywear, have on
Narrowerdress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out, overdress; dress, dress up; dress down, underdress; prink; bundle up; wear, put on, get into, don, assume; cross-dress; dandify; change
Broaderchange
Contraryundress, discase, uncase, unclothe, strip, strip down, disrobe, peel
Similar topreen, primp, plume, dress; dress, dress up; dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
See alsodress down; dress up
Nounsdresser; dressing; dress
dress > verb 2, body
MeaningProvide with clothes or put clothes on.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"Parents must feed and dress their child"
Synonymsclothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
Narrowerprim, prim up, prim out; cover, wrap up; jacket; frock; shirt; habit; vesture; overdress, overclothe; corset; shoe; coat; costume, dress up; vest, robe; gown
Broaderchange state, turn
Contraryundress, discase, uncase, unclothe, strip, strip down, disrobe, peel
Similar todress, get dressed
Nounsdresser; dressing; dress
dress > verb 3, contact
MeaningPut a finish on.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"dress the surface smooth"
Broaderfinish
dress > verb 4, body
MeaningDress in a certain manner.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Examples"She dresses in the latest Paris fashion"; "he dressed up in a suit and tie"
Synonymsdress up
Narrowervest
Broaderdress, get dressed
Similar todress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out, overdress; dress, get dressed
Nounsdresser; dress
dress > verb 5, body
MeaningDress or groom with elaborate care.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
Synonymspreen, primp, plume
Broaderdress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out, overdress
Similar todress, get dressed
Nounsdress
dress > verb 6, change
MeaningKill and prepare for market or consumption.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"dress a turkey"
Synonymsdress out
Entailskill
Broadercook, fix, ready, make, prepare
Similar todress; trim, garnish, dress
Nounsdressing
dress > verb 7, motion
MeaningArrange in ranks.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples"dress troops"
Synonymsline up
Broaderposition
dress > verb 8, creation
MeaningDecorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThe chefs dress the vegetables
Synonymstrim, garnish
Broaderdecorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
Similar todress, dress out; dress
dress > verb 9, contact
MeaningProvide with decoration.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"dress the windows"
Synonymsdecorate
Broaderarrange, set up
dress > verb 10, contact
MeaningPut a dressing on.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThe chefs dress the vegetables
Examples"dress the salads"
Categorycooking, cookery, preparation
Broaderput on, apply
Similar todress, dress out; trim, garnish, dress
Nounsdressing
dress > verb 11, contact
MeaningCultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"dress the plants in the garden"
Synonymssnip, clip, crop, trim, lop, prune, cut back
Narrowershear; poll, pollard; top, pinch; disbud
Broaderthin out
dress > verb 12, contact
MeaningCut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderpare, trim
dress > verb 13, change
MeaningConvert into leather.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"dress the tanned skins"
Broaderconvert, change over
Nounsdressing
dress > verb 14, body
MeaningApply a bandage or medication to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelDid he dress his foot?
Examples"dress the victim's wounds"
Categorymedicine, practice of medicine
Narrowerpoultice, plaster; bandage
Broadertreat, care for
Nounsdressing; dressing
dress > verb 15, body
MeaningGive a neat appearance to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey dress the animals
Examples"dress the horses"
Synonymsgroom, curry
Broaderbeautify, embellish, prettify
Similar todress, arrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure
dress > verb 16, body
MeaningArrange attractively.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey dress their hair
Examples"dress my hair for the wedding"
Synonymsarrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure
Narrowerbob; wave
Broadergroom, neaten
Similar todress, groom, curry

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