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Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Clothing

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to clothing such as "wear", "have on", and "undress".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to wear
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to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities .
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to don
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to put on clothing

Ex: In preparation for the party , donned a glamorous evening gown and matching accessories .
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to put on
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to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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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 clothe
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to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

Ex: The donations from the community helped clothe the victims of the natural disaster who lost everything .
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to sport
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to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories

Ex: During the parade , sported colorful costumes and accessories .
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to dress
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to put clothes on oneself

Ex: After the workout , they showered dressed in fresh clothes .
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to attire
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to dress oneself or someone else in particular clothes, often for a specific purpose or occasion

Ex: She attired her daughter in warm clothes before heading out into the snow .
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to dress in a specific outfit, typically representing a specific character, theme, or period

Ex: For Halloween , the family planned costume as characters from their favorite movie .
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected dress up in semi-formal attire .
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to garb
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to clothe oneself, often in a distinctive or particular manner

Ex: To attend the formal event , garbed in elegant eveningwear .
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to dress in an elaborate or stylish manner

Ex: For the beach party , decked out in Hawaiian shirts , leis , and sunglasses .
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to dress in a specific uniform or attire, often for a particular activity or event

Ex: Before entering the court , the basketball players took the time suit up in their jerseys and sneakers .
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to fit
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to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: The fits perfectly ; it 's just the right size for me .
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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 try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
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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 suit a person 's face shape and features .
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to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together

Ex: In fashion , a white shirt and blue jeans are a classic combination that goes together.
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to become
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to make someone look better

Ex: The elegant dress becomes you .
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to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: The doctor asked the patient take off their shirt for the examination .
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to doff
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to take off clothing or a covering

Ex: In the medieval play , the actors doff their helmets after a victorious battle .
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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 strip and relax in the sun .
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to take one's clothes off

Ex: At the spa , guests are provided with a private space undress before a massage .
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to remove one's clothing

Ex: Ceremonial rituals often involve disrobing as a symbolic gesture .
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