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See definition of pleated on Dictionary.com
  • as intuck
  • as inplait
  • as increase
  • as incrimp
  • as indouble
  • as infold

synonyms for pleated

  • insert
  • pinch
  • wrap
  • constrict
  • contract
  • enfold
  • gather
  • hem
  • plait
  • pleat
  • push
  • seam
  • swaddle
  • draw together
  • make snug
  • put in
  • squeeze in
On this page you'll find 144 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pleated, such as: insert, pinch, wrap, constrict, contract, and enfold.

antonyms for pleated

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  • expand
  • let go
  • spread
    • decrease
    • diminish
    • abridge
    • compress
    • condense
    • curtail
    • lessen
    • reduce
    • divide
    • halve
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    How to use pleated in a sentence

    However, Muriel in her salmon-coloured, accordion-pleated frock bowled Michael off his superior pedestal.
    SINISTER STREET, VOL. 1COMPTON MACKENZIE
    It seemed to have been pleated and shoved together like an accordion.
    HUNTERS OUT OF SPACEJOSEPH EVERIDGE KELLEAM
    She was attired in an imported gown of pleated French chiffon in two shades of silvery gray.
    MARJORIE DEAN COLLEGE FRESHMANPAULINE LESTER
    Bendemeer inspected the brownish lump, and as he understood, his thin lips pleated and his glance quickened.
    WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDSJOHN RUSSELL
    On their heads they wear a curious kind of pleated cap, fastened round the chin by a strap.
    EARLY ISRAEL AND THE SURROUNDING NATIONSARCHIBALD SAYCE
    She hated being seen in public in her gear, which was totally Sailor Moon -- a pleated skirt and a tunic and knee-socks.
    LITTLE BROTHERCORY DOCTOROW
    He had on a thin light suit, and having been to bed in it, the back was terribly pleated and creased.
    THE SIGN OF SILENCEWILLIAM LE QUEUX
    The pleated skirts swing slowly, the broad band of green accentuating the motion.
    SEA AND SARDINIAD. H. LAWRENCE
    She had replaced her dark-green riding-habit by a loose, heavily pleated robe of bebe blue, lined with the palest of yellow satin.
    THE SILVER POPPYARTHUR STRINGER
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    OCTOBER 26, 1985
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