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dressed

/ˈdɹɛst/

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verb

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

Examples :

"He was dressed in the latest fashions."

appearance wear

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To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

Examples :

"She dressed quickly this morning because she was late for school. "

appearance body

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To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.

Examples :

"Due to a left ankle sprain, Kobe Bryant did not dress for the game against Indiana"

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Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.

Examples :

"Does sir dress to the right or the left?"

body sex appearance

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To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

Examples :

"She dressed the salad with olive oil and vinegar before serving it. "

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To prepare oneself; to make ready.

Examples :

""Before going to school, she dressed quickly." "

appearance style wear

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To adorn, ornament.

Examples :

"It was time to dress the windows for Christmas again."

appearance style wear

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To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.

Examples :

"The captain ordered the ship to be dressed for the visiting admiral, with flags flying from every mast. "

nautical sailing military

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To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.

Examples :

"The crew dressed the stage with flowers and furniture before the play began. "

art entertainment stage building

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To treat (a wound, or wounded person).

Examples :

"The nurse quickly dressed the soldier's leg wound before evacuating him. "

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To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.

Examples :

"to dress leather or cloth; to dress a garden; to dress grain, by cleansing it; in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them"

appearance style

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To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).

Examples :

"The carpenter dressed the wooden beams before assembling the new roof. "

material architecture building

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To manure (land).

Examples :

"The farmer dressed the fields with compost to improve the soil for the upcoming crops. "

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To bolt or sift flour.

Examples :

"The baker dressed the flour before mixing it into the dough, ensuring a smooth texture. "

food agriculture utensil process

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(sometimes imperative) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align.

Examples :

"Right, dress!"

military group action position

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To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.

Examples :

"The stable owner carefully dressed the young horse, preparing it for the competition. "

animal agriculture

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adjective

Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.

Examples :

"The wound was properly dressed with antiseptic and a clean bandage. "

appearance style

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Prepared for eating, especially by the addition of specific condiments or dressing.

Examples :

"The dressed salad was ready for the party, topped with a light vinaigrette. "

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Wearing clothes; attired (now often with qualifying word).

Examples :

"Here are a few options, prioritizing simplicity and clarity: * She was dressed warmly for the cold weather. * He was dressed casually in jeans and a t-shirt. * The children were dressed in their pajamas. "

appearance wear