Synonyms for

Wore

Verb / wɔ:r / Another word for wore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past tense of wear, meaning to have something on your body as clothing, jewelry, or an accessory

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

donned clad attired

Informal

had on sported rocked

Literary

beclad garbed

Antonyms

new unworn fresh unused clean pristine

Common collocations

  • wore a smile
  • wore out
  • wore thin
  • wore a dress
  • wore a coat
  • wore glasses
  • wore a hat

Word family

noun wear
verb wear
adjective wearable
adverb wearingly

Usage note

The word 'wore' is the past tense of 'wear'. It is commonly used to describe clothing or accessories that someone had on at a particular time in the past.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a red hat to match her shoes.
  2. He wore a watch on his wrist.
  3. My mom wore a necklace to the party.
  4. She wore a smile on her face all day.
  5. He wore a backpack on his shoulders.

Quotes

  • "I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence. That's what I do with my clothes: I like women to feel better, more secure." - Yves Saint Laurent
  • "What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language." - Miuccia Prada
  • "You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it." - Edith Head

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