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Clothes and Fashion - Verbs Relating to Clothing

Here you will learn some English verbs relating to clothing such as "flare", "fasten" and "clothe".

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to match and combine well together

Ex: The patterns on the wallpaper and the rug coordinate to create a unified style.
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to zip
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to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener

Ex: To shield from the cold wind , he will zip the hoodie for added warmth .
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to wear
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to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities .
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to button
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to close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together

Ex: She buttoned her cardigan halfway , leaving the bottom buttons undone for a casual look .
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to change
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to put different clothes on

Ex: You should change out of your muddy clothes before coming inside .
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to clothe
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to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

Ex: The donations from the community helped to clothe the victims of the natural disaster who lost everything .
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to dress
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to put clothes on oneself

Ex: After the workout , they showered and dressed in fresh clothes .
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to fasten
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to bring two parts of something together

Ex: The necklace has a delicate clasp that can be used to fasten it securely around your neck .
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to fit
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to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: The dress fits perfectly ; it 's just the right size for me .
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to flare
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to become wider at one end or toward the bottom

Ex: The peacock spread its feathers , causing them to flare in a magnificent fan shape .
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to match
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to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

Ex: She painted the walls a soft blue to match the furniture and decor in the bedroom .
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to wear clothes that are too formal or elaborate for an occasion

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to strip
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to remove one's own clothes

Ex: As the temperature rose , people on the beach started to strip and relax in the sun .
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to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination .
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to take
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to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article

Ex: She picked out a pair of sandals , confident in the fact that she always takes a size 7 in summer shoes .
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to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

Ex: He threw on his favorite shirt for the party .
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to try on
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to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: They allowed her to try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
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to open the buttons of a piece of clothing

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to put on clothes that are not formal or elaborate enough for an occasion

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to take one's clothes off

Ex: At the spa , guests are provided with a private space to undress before a massage .
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to undo or untie; to make something become loose or open

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to untie
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to separate the parts of a lace, string, etc. that form a knot

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to unzip
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to separate the two sides of a zipper on a piece of clothing or other item by pulling the slider or tab down

Ex: His sleeping bag was unzipped so he could climb inside .
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to style
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to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

Ex: The graphic designer aimed to style the website interface with a modern and user-friendly layout .
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to remove
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to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

Ex: He removed his watch and set it on the bedside table before going to sleep .
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to zip up
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to fasten a piece of clothing, etc. with a zipper

Ex: The winter coat is designed to keep you warm when fully zipped up.
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to make or adapt something specifically to fit an individual's needs or requirements, especially in relation to clothing or other bespoke items

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to put on one's clothes

Ex: The got dressed in costume for the stage performance .
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to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

Ex: As the sun set, she pulled her beanie on for warmth.
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to remove something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away

Ex: At the end of the play , the actors pulled off their masks .
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to do up
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to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

Ex: The event called for a more formal look, so everyone took the opportunity to do themselves up in classy outfits.
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to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

Ex: She has dressed down for the past few weeks due to the summer heat .
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .
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to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

Ex: Do you have your raincoat on?
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to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

Ex: He slipped on his sandals before heading to the beach .
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to suit
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(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: Certain hairstyles can really suit a person 's face shape and features .
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to dress up or to put on clothes for a particular occasion

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to open or release a buckle or fastening from a belt, shoe, or other item of clothing

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to dress or cover someone or something with a particular type of clothing

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to dress someone in a particular set of clothes

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