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To have replaced one's clothing
“She prefers the casual look, and will usually dress in a simple t-shirt and jeans.”
Past tense 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 tense 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 tense 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 tense 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 tense for to raise or grow (plants)
“You can dress the beans by applying fertilizer regularly.”
Past tense for to arrange or style (hair)
“For these women, it was customary to apply cosmetics, and to dress their hair in the morning.”
Past tense 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 tense 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 tense for to make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“After school hours, his father would teach him to dress millstones.”
Past tense for to apply a veneer or layer to
Past tense for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
Past tense for to untangle or arrange (the hair) by drawing a comb through it
Past tense for to arrange or form in a straight line, row or column
Past tense for to dress or wear (a garment or clothing)
Past tense for to slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market
Past tense for to shape or form a given material
Past tense for to give a false or misleading account of the nature of
Past tense for to preserve (a body) by embalming and wrapping it in cloth
Past tense for to dress in a special costume for fun or as part of an entertainment
Past tense for to work on or shape with tools
Past tense for to style or arrange (hair)
To be dressed in clothing
Gutted or disemboweled prior to being cooked
Neatly dressed and groomed
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