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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
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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to don
to don
[Verb]

to put on clothing

Ex: He decided to don a sharp suit for the job interview to make a professional impression. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: I always put on my helmet before riding my bike. 
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to have on

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

Ex: She had her new dress on for the party. 
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to clothe
to clothe
[Verb]

to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

Ex: As parents, it's our responsibility to clothe our children in warm jackets and hats for the cold weather. 
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to sport
to sport
[Verb]

to proudly wear or show off something, like clothing or accessories

Ex: He liked to sport his favorite team's jersey on game days to show his support. 
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to dress
to dress
[Verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: He dressed quickly in a suit and tie for the formal event. 
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to attire
to attire
[Verb]

to dress oneself or someone else in particular clothes, often for a specific purpose or occasion

Ex: She took her time to attire herself in a beautiful gown for the party. 
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to costume

to dress in a specific outfit, typically representing a specific character, theme, or period

Ex: They decided to costume as superheroes for the costume party, each donning a different character. 
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to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos. 
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to garb
to garb
[Verb]

to clothe oneself, often in a distinctive or particular manner

Ex: For the themed party, he garbed as a superhero with a cape and mask. 
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to deck out

to dress in an elaborate or stylish manner

Ex: The partygoers were excited to deck out in glamorous attire for the New Year's Eve celebration. 
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to suit up

to dress in a specific uniform or attire, often for a particular activity or event

Ex: Before the important business meeting, he had to suit up in a sharp suit and tie. 
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to fit
to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit? 
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to try on
to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me? 
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to suit
to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: The bold red dress really suits her and complements her skin tone. 
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to go together

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together

Ex: Chocolate and strawberries go together perfectly for a delicious dessert. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to make someone look better

Ex: Bold and vibrant colors became her. 
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels. 
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to doff
to doff
[Verb]

to take off clothing or a covering

Ex: In the presence of royalty, it is customary to doff one's hat as a sign of reverence. 
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to strip
to strip
[Verb]

to remove one's own clothes

Ex: Feeling the warmth of the sun, she decided to strip and enjoy the beach in her swimsuit. 
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to undress

to take one's clothes off

Ex: After a long day at work, she undressed and changed into comfortable loungewear. 
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to disrobe

to remove one's clothing

Ex: Before entering the sauna, guests were instructed to disrobe and use provided towels. 
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