PREENS Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word preens. (close relations)
Definition of PREENS
preener
Best Alternative Words for PREENS
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| plume | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness • a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • be proud of • deck with a plume • clean with one's bill • form a plume • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
| congratulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express congratulations • be proud of • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement | ||||||||
| dress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice • clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion • clothing in general adjective satellite • suitable for formal occasions • (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes verb • put on clothes • provide with clothes or put clothes on • put a finish on • dress in a certain manner • dress or groom with elaborate care • kill and prepare for market or consumption • arrange in ranks • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • provide with decoration • put a dressing on • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width • convert into leather • apply a bandage or medication to • give a neat appearance to • arrange attractively | ||||||||
| primp | verbv | |||||||
verb • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
