wear — to have clothing, jewelry, etc. on your body
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have clothing, jewelry, etc. on your body
Pronunciation (IPA): /wer/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still wears the same perfume she wore on her first date 50 years ago.
- He wore his lucky socks to every exam, convinced they would help him pass.
- The constant arguments are starting to wear on their friendship.
wear
VERB[/wer/]
to have clothing, jewelry, etc. on your body
A woman wears a colorful scarf while getting dressed in her bedroom
Wear clothes on bear with loving care
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wear derives from Old English 'werian', meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect the body'. The word shares a common Germanic root with German 'wehren', tracing back to Proto-Germanic origins.
Breakdown
Old English 'werian' (to guard, protect) → Modern English 'wear'. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *wer- (to protect, defend).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still wears the same perfume she wore on her first date 50 years ago.”
“He wore his lucky socks to every exam, convinced they would help him pass.”
“The constant arguments are starting to wear on their friendship.”
“She decided to wear her confidence like armor to the job interview.”
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