Synonyms for

Wears

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

Definition

To have or carry something on the body as clothing, decoration, or protection.

Synonyms & similar words

fatigue endure tire vesture clothing weardown haveon assume break wearthin wearable bear habiliment wearing wear wearoff jade bust outwear fag fagout wearupon weary articleofclothing don dons sports carries bear display exhibit flaunt model parade show adorn array deck decorate embellish ornament bedeck clothe

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhibits displays manifests bears

Informal

rocks sports flaunts shows off

Literary

donnes is clad in

Antonyms

gains acquires earns gets receives obtains

Common collocations

  • wears well
  • wears thin
  • wears out
  • wears a smile
  • wears a frown
  • wears glasses
  • wears a coat
  • wears down

Word family

noun wear
verb wear
adjective wearable
adverb wearingly

Usage note

As a verb, 'wears' primarily refers to having something on one's body or exhibiting a quality. It can also mean to deteriorate from use.

Example sentences

  1. He wears a hat to keep the sun out of his eyes.
  2. She wears a necklace that her grandmother gave her.
  3. I always wear a jacket when it's cold outside.
  4. He wears glasses to help him see better.
  5. She wears a smile on her face when she's happy.

Quotes

  • The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair. - Audrey Hepburn
  • A girl should be two things: who and what she wants. - Coco Chanel
  • I can't concentrate in flats. - Victoria Beckham

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