verb🔗ShareTrug, anhatteTo carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc."My sister wore a bright yellow dress to the school party. "Meine Schwester trug ein leuchtend gelbes Kleid auf der Schulparty.appearancewearstylebodyhumanthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrug, anhatteTo have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner."He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids."Er trägt eine Brille. Sie trägt ihr Haar geflochten.wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrug, anhatteTo bear or display in one's aspect or appearance."She wore a smile all day. He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction."Sie trug den ganzen Tag ein Lächeln. Er verließ den Gerichtssaal mit einem Anflug von Zufriedenheit.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEs ertragen(with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation."Despite feeling nervous, Sarah wore her fear and presented her project to the class. "Obwohl Sarah nervös war, ertrug sie ihre Angst und präsentierte ihr Projekt der Klasse.attitudesituationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnutzen, zersetzen, zerfressenTo eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use."The constant worrying about the test wore at her confidence. "Die ständige Sorge um den Test zermürbte ihr Selbstvertrauen.environmentgeologyweartimeprocessconditionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich abnutzen, verschleißenTo undergo gradual deterioration; become impaired; be reduced or consumed gradually due to any continued process, activity, or use."The old house wore down over the years, needing repairs to its roof and foundation. "Das alte Haus nutzte sich im Laufe der Jahre ab und benötigte Reparaturen an Dach und Fundament.conditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErschöpfte, ermüdeteTo exhaust, fatigue, expend, or weary."His neverending criticism has finally worn my patience. Toil and care soon wear the spirit. Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win."Seine nie endende Kritik hat meine Geduld endlich erschöpft. Arbeit und Sorge ermüden bald den Geist. Unser körperlicher Vorteil erlaubte es uns, die andere Mannschaft zu ermüden und zu gewinnen.physiologysensationconditionbodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich abnutzen, haltenTo last or remain durable under hard use or over time; to retain usefulness, value, or desirable qualities under any continued strain or long period of time; sometimes said of a person, regarding the quality of being easy or difficult to tolerate."My old backpack wore well; I used it for three years of school and it's still in good condition. "Mein alter Rucksack hat sich gut gehalten; ich habe ihn drei Jahre lang in der Schule benutzt und er ist immer noch in gutem Zustand.qualityconditiontimewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden nerven, auf die Nerven gehen(in the phrase "wearing on (someone)") To cause annoyance, irritation, fatigue, or weariness near the point of an exhaustion of patience."Her high pitched voice is really wearing on me lately."Ihre hohe Stimme geht mir in letzter Zeit wirklich auf die Nerven.emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVergingen, zogen dahin(of time) To pass slowly, gradually or tediously."wear on, wear away. As the years wore on, we seemed to have less and less in common."Als die Jahre vergingen, schienen wir immer weniger gemeinsam zu haben.timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharewendenTo bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn."The captain wore the sailboat around, bringing the stern through the wind to change direction. "Der Kapitän wendete das Segelboot, indem er das Heck durch den Wind drehte, um die Richtung zu ändern.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBewachen, schützenTo guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion."The security guard wore the front entrance to prevent unauthorized visitors from entering the school. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte bewachte den Haupteingang, um unbefugte Besucher am Betreten der Schule zu hindern.militarypolicewarjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigte, schützteTo defend; protect."After his reputation was tarnished, his friends wore his name from ridicule. "Nachdem sein Ruf beschmutzt worden war, schützten seine Freunde seinen Namen vor Spott.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, verhindern, abhaltenTo ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel."to wear the wolf from the sheep"Den Wolf von den Schafen abwehren.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFühren, geleitenTo conduct or guide with care or caution, as into a fold or place of safety."The mother carefully wore her child into the safe room during the storm. "Die Mutter führte ihr Kind während des Sturms vorsichtig in den sicheren Raum.actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading