Verbs for Clothing

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

She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party.

to put on clothing

He decided to don a sharp suit for the job interview to make a professional impression.

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

I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

She had her new dress on for the party.

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

As parents, it's our responsibility to clothe our children in warm jackets and hats for the cold weather.

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility.

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

He asked her wife to wear a formal dress to the event.

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

The wedding invitation requested that all guests wear formal attire to the ceremony.

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

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

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos.

to clothe oneself, often in a distinctive or particular manner

For the themed party, he garbed as a superhero with a cape and mask.

to dress in an elaborate or stylish manner

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

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

Before the important business meeting, he had to suit up in a sharp suit and tie.

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit?

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

Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me?

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

He paired his suit with polished dress shoes.

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together

Chocolate and strawberries go together perfectly for a delicious dessert.

to start or grow to be

He's training to become a pilot at a flight school.

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

After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.

to take off clothing or a covering

In the presence of royalty, it is customary to doff one's hat as a sign of reverence.

to remove one's own clothes

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

to take one's clothes off

After a long day at work, she undressed and changed into comfortable loungewear.

to remove one's clothing

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