to dress
37
3.0
- verb
- /drɛs/
- And then we can dress everything with flowers first thing in the morning.
Examples
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The gourds themselves might be dressed with beads, suggesting the completion of the body.
Academic text (2000) -
She used fresh herbs and a flavorful dressing to dress the salad beautifully.
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So now it's time to install and dress around it.
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Dress the girl however you like.
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One thing is certain: Robert Visser dressed his experiences in Africa according to the situation at hand.
Academic text (2002) -
But the Marchioness was not content to merely dress her young guest in fine feathers.
Fiction book (1991) -
Monster trucks gain their identity by being dressed in customized fiberglass body panels.
Academic text (2013) -
The event planner will dress the venue with elegant decorations for the wedding.
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To make the cupcakes more appealing, we decided to dress them with colorful icing and sprinkles.
Synonyms
351
2.7
Put on special clothes for an event or to look attractive
278
1.0
To put on clothes
224
1.9
To make something look nicer by adding paint, ornaments, or other items
112
1.7
To put things or information in a clear, neat order
53
4.0
Put on formal clothes or a uniform for an event
22
2.3
To make hair or fur clean and neat by brushing
22
3.5
To decorate food with small pieces to add color and flavor
15
7.6
To dress someone or something in a fancy way
13
6.9
Dressed in fancy clothes and makeup for a special event
11
4.1
To add decorations to something to make it look special
8
3.7
To dress in special clothes to look different or attractive
7
9.6
To style hair neatly for a clean, attractive look
5
3.4
Make something look nicer or more attractive for a special event
3
4.0
To dress someone in special clothes for a play or event
2
8.4
To arrange hair to look neat or fancy
2
6.9
To put a long formal robe on someone for a ceremony
1
4.6
Neat and attractive, often dressed or decorated for a special occasion
1
8.9
To put a special robe on someone during a ceremony
1
9.2
To arrange hair carefully, often by a hairdresser
1
7.2
To put clothes on someone
1
4.6
To put on special clothes to look nice or impressive
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
16
4.1
A formal uniform worn by people in the military for ceremonies and official events
- Formal
1
6.0
A very formal uniform that military or navy officers wear at official ceremonies
1
3.6
Ordinary clothes worn by people who are not soldiers, police, or religious leaders
1
5.3
A tall formal hat for men often covered with silk or fur and worn with a formal suit
- Informal
1
3.5
A dress with soft decorative details like ruffles or ribbons that shows a feminine style
1
8.2
Formal men's clothes for daytime that include a tailcoat, waistcoat and striped trousers
- Archaic
A heavy airtight suit that gave divers air while working underwater before modern diving gear
A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape
A neat, classic style of clothing with blazers and ties like private school students wear
How Decorated
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dress as a verb for food comes from the Old French dresser 'to arrange' and the Latin direct 'straight'. That's why to dress a salad or plate means to arrange it and make it look nice.