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(in combination) clothing

Example: footwear; outdoor wear; maternity wear

Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time

Fashion

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

Example: He's wearing some nice pants today.  She wore her medals with pride.  Please wear your seatbelt.  Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time?  He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.

To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.

Example: He wears eyeglasses.  She wears her hair in braids.

To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.

Example: She wore a smile all day.  He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction.

(with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation.

Example: I know you don't like working with him, but you'll just have to wear it.

To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.

To defend; protect.

To ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel.

Example: to wear the wolf from the sheep

To conduct or guide with care or caution, as into a fold or place of safety.

An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.

A fence placed across a river to catch fish.