dress up

/dɹˈɛs ˈʌp/

[verb]

to dress up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: dress]

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

synonyms : attire

antonyms : dress down

make something appear superficially attractive

synonyms : window-dress

dress in a costume

synonyms : costume

dress in a certain manner

synonyms : dress

put a caparison on

synonyms : bard

barde

caparison

Examples

1. She dressed up her doll in a beautiful pink dress.

2. She was dressed up like a dog’s dinner.

3. He dressed up for the job interview to the tee, wearing a suit, tie, and polished shoes.

4. The twins decided to dress up in matching outfits for the party.

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