wear
1 of 2verb/wɛr/
Forms:wears,wearing,wore,worn
1
to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body
A1transitive- She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party.
- He wore a suit and tie to the job interview to make a good impression.
- The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day.
- I'm not sure what to wear to the party tonight.
- She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities.
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2
to cause damage due to repeated friction or usage
transitive- The repeated opening and closing of the door had worn the hinge.
- The years of scrubbing had worn the kitchen floor tiles.
- Her frequent typing had worn the letters on the keyboard.
- The abrasive scrubbing had worn the enamel off the bathtub.
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3
to show a specific expression with one's face
transitive- She wore a joyful expression when she received the good news.
- She wore a happy smile at the party.
- He wore a surprised look when he saw the gift.
- Their faces wore curious expressions during the science experiment.
4
(of ships) to display a specific flag or colors, often indicating their nationality, affiliation, or purpose
transitive- The ship proudly wore the national flag as it sailed into the harbor.
- In international waters, ships often wear their respective maritime flags.
- As a symbol of unity, all the ships in the fleet wore the same flag.
- The naval vessel wore the flag of its commanding officer.
5
to spend or pass a period of time engaging in a specific activity or pursuit
transitive- They wore the evening away laughter and conversation.
- Playing board games helped us wear the rainy afternoon.
- The family wore the holiday season with festive activities and celebrations.
- The picnic in the park helped us wear the leisurely afternoon.
- Painting the living room together, they wore the entire afternoon.
6
to tolerate or accept something, even if one may not entirely approve of it
transitive- She presented a bold idea, but the conservative board members wouldn't wear it.
- The political candidate had unconventional policies, but many voters couldn't wear them.
- The scientist had a groundbreaking theory, but some of her colleagues couldn't wear it.
- The proposal was innovative, but the traditionalists in the organization wouldn't wear it.
7
to apply or put a substance or product on one's body
- He forgot to wear sunscreen and got sunburned.
- I always wear perfume before going out.
- She likes to wear light makeup for casual events.
- He wears cologne to make a good impression.
- She wears makeup every day before work.