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DRESSES

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Dresses.

How to pronounce dresses:

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Dresses - as an adjective satellite

Suitable for formal occasions

Example: "A full-dress uniform"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
full-dress

(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes

Example: "A dress dinner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
full-dress

Dresses - as a verb

Provide with clothes or put clothes on

Example: "Parents must feed and dress their child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparelclotheenclothefit outgarbgarmenthabilitateraimenttog
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
undress

Put a finish on

Example: "Dress the surface smooth"

Dress in a certain manner

Example: "She dresses in the latest paris fashion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dressget dressed
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dress or groom with elaborate care

Example: "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plumepreenprimp

Kill and prepare for market or consumption

Example: "Dress a turkey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress out

Arrange in ranks

Example: "Dress troops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
line up

Decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
garnishtrim

Provide with decoration

Example: "Dress the windows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decorate

Put a dressing on

Example: "Dress the salads"

Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

Example: "Dress the plants in the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clipcropcut backlopprunesniptrim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thin out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width

Convert into leather

Example: "Dress the tanned skins"

Apply a bandage or medication to

Example: "Dress the victim's wounds"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a neat appearance to

Example: "Groom the dogs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
currygroom

Arrange attractively

Example: "Dress my hair for the wedding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrangecoifcoiffecoiffuredoset
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
groomneaten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She bought two new dresses for the party."
"The boutique had a wide selection of beautiful dresses."
"Her collection of dresses includes both casual and formal styles."
"The bridesmaids wore matching pink dresses."
"He carefully hung his expensive suits and dresses in the closet."
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Word Game Points

Is DRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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