Dress up

verb

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.verbTo put on special or fancy clothes.

"Everyone dressed up for the graduation ball."

2.verb(often with 'as') To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person.

"We're having a party on Saturday, but you must dress up as a famous historical figure."

3.verbTo decorate; to prettify.

4.verbTo present in a favorable light.

"You can dress up that proposal however you want, it's still going to go over like a lead balloon."

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