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to dress up
[phrase form: dress]
01
to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event
Intransitive
Examples
They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos.
The children were excited to dress up in costumes for the Halloween party.
02
to make something appear more appealing than it actually is
Transitive: to dress up sth
Examples
The marketing team worked hard to dress up the product's packaging for a better first impression.
The real estate agent tried to dress up the property by highlighting its positive features.
03
to wear specific clothing and accessories, often resembling a character or theme, for entertainment, celebrations, or events
Intransitive: to dress up as a character | to dress up in a costume
Examples
The children were excited to dress up as superheroes for the costume party.
Every Halloween, people in the neighborhood gather to dress up in creative and spooky costumes.
