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Past participle for to wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type
“She prefers the casual look, and will usually dress in a simple t-shirt and jeans.”
Past participle for to put on one's clothes (from a state of undress)
“I didn't shower, or dress, or take care of myself for near on a week.”
Past participle for to make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“We've kept it simple, warm and welcoming, and have avoided the urge to dress it with rambling roses or chintzy ornaments.”
Past participle for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
“There was a long pause while Adrian and Brad continued to clean and dress the wounds.”
Past participle for to apply fertilizer to (an area of ground or a plant)
“After removing the spring greens, dress the soil with two tablespoons of sulfate of ammonia.”
Past participle for to raise or grow (plants)
“You can dress the beans by applying fertilizer regularly.”
Past participle for to arrange or style (hair)
“For these women, it was customary to apply cosmetics, and to dress their hair in the morning.”
Past participle for to clean and prepare food, especially poultry or shellfish
“Pour some good Colbert tarragon sauce on a dish, dress the chicken on top, and garnish with small braised carrots and turnips.”
Past participle for to draw up (troops) in the proper alignment
“The halberds of infantry sergeants were carried as a symbol of their authority and used to dress the ranks.”
Past participle for to make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“After school hours, his father would teach him to dress millstones.”
Past participle for to apply a veneer or layer to
Past participle for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
Past participle for to untangle or arrange (the hair) by drawing a comb through it
Past participle for to arrange or form in a straight line, row or column
Past participle for to dress or wear (a garment or clothing)
Past participle for to slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market
Past participle for to shape or form a given material
Past participle for to give a false or misleading account of the nature of
Past participle for to preserve (a body) by embalming and wrapping it in cloth
Past participle for to dress in a special costume for fun or as part of an entertainment
Past participle for to work on or shape with tools
Past participle for to style or arrange (hair)
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