(of a garment size) To wear or require
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To clothe oneself, or be clothed in, a given dress or garment
“He likes to wear an old leather jacket that has burn holes on the sleeves and a pair of cowboy boots that have broken more than their share of fingers.”
To carry, or be carrying, something
“Carrying a concealed weapon or pointing a gun at somebody is illegal. But you can wear a gun in full view.”
To damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use
“Heavy hauls and long stints on the road will wear the tires down more and affect your driving, especially in the rain.”
To cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
“A few blocks later, this faux-cripple walk was starting to wear me out, so I stopped it.”
To irk or cause exasperation to
“Her constants need to choose her words carefully was starting to wear me out, even if I understood why it was necessary.”
To withstand continued use or life in a specified way
“This carpet is less formal-looking but will wear well.”
To tolerate, endure or put up with (something)
“You'd have the fossil fuel interests opposing nuclear power generation, but more importantly, the public just wouldn't wear it.”
To exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance)
“In fact, every classical musician had reasons to wear such a smile.”
To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing
(of a garment size) To wear or require
To test the look or fit of (a garment) by wearing it
To continue or keep going
To force a path through
To observe or comply with
Clothing suitable for a particular purpose or of a particular type
“Casual wear is permitted after hours, as long as it follows the school dress code.”
Damage or deterioration sustained from continuous use
“Driving in the correct gear for your speed will reduce wear and tear on the car's engine components.”
The capacity for withstanding continuous use without damage or deterioration
“The suit has about another ten years of average wear left in it.”
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