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Meaning of dress up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dress up

verb

Definitions

  1. To put on special or fancy clothes.

    Example: Everyone dressed up for the graduation ball.

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

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

  3. To decorate; to prettify.

  4. To present in a favorable light.

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

    Synonyms:spin