Synonyms for

Wear

Verb / wer / Another word for wear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have something on your body as clothing or an accessory.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

don sport exhibit display

Informal

rock sport deck out in sport

Literary

don adorn clothe

Antonyms

new fresh unused unworn pristine unblemished

Common collocations

  • wear out
  • wear off
  • wear down
  • wear thin
  • wear a smile
  • wear a hat
  • wear glasses
  • wear a coat

Word family

noun wear
verb wear
adjective wearable
adverb wearingly

Usage note

The verb 'wear' can refer to the act of having something on your body, or to the gradual deterioration of something due to use. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I will wear a hat to protect my head from the sun.
  2. My mom will wear her best shoes to the wedding.
  3. I like to wear comfortable clothes when I play outside.
  4. The superhero wears a cape.
  5. I can't wear shorts in the winter because it's too cold.

Quotes

  • Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. - George Eliot
  • Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not pull it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one. - Lord Chesterfield
  • Wear your heart on your skin in this life. - Sylvia Plath

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