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Raredress up
The correct spelling is dress up.
How to pronounce dress up
verb
Say it like: Dre-ss -up
The correct spelling is dress up. To put on special or fancy clothes. For example: "Everyone dressed up for the graduation ball."
Usage Examples
“Everyone dressed up for the graduation ball.”
“We're having a party on Saturday, but you must dress up as a famous historical figure.”
“You can dress up that proposal however you want, it's still going to go over like a lead balloon.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To put on special or fancy clothes.
- 2.(often with 'as') To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person.
- 3.To decorate; to prettify.
- 4.To present in a favorable light.
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