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dress verb (dresses, dressed, dressing) 1 tr & intr to put clothes on; to wear, or make someone wear, clothes (of a certain kind). 2 to treat and bandage (wounds). 3 to prepare, or add seasoning or a sauce to (food). 4 to arrange a display in (a shop window). 5 to shape and smooth (especially stone). 6 intrans to put on or have on formal evening wear. noun 1 a woman's garment with top and skirt in one piece. 2 clothing; wear • in evening dress. adj formal; for wear in the evenings • dress jacket.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French dresser to prepare.
dress someone down to scold them. dress up 1 to put on fancy dress. 2 to dress in very smart or formal clothes. dress something up to make it appear more pleasant or acceptable by making additions or alterations. |
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