Showing results for "wore"

past tense form of wear.

Definitions

wore

[wawr, wohr] / wɔr, woʊr /

VERB

be clothed in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear carry cover display don get into get on put on show slip on sport wrap

STRONG

array attire effect exhibit harness

WEAK

be dressed in clothe oneself draw on dress in fit out have on suit up turn out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon conceal hide leave alone refuse uncover unwrap

WEAK

cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refresh reject take off

VERB

corrode, use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rub

STRONG

abrade chafe consume crumble decay decline decrease deteriorate diminish drain dwindle erode exhaust fade fatigue fray gall graze grind impair jade overuse overwork scrape scuff shrink tax tire waste weary weather

WEAK

be worthless become threadbare become worn cut down go to seed scrape off use up wash away wear out wear thin

Antonyms

STRONG

activate build construct develop energize enlarge enliven expand extend grow improve increase invigorate make happy refresh save strengthen

WEAK

cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refuse reject take off

VERB

bother, undermine

Synonyms

STRONG

annoy drain enervate exasperate exhaust fatigue harass irk pester reduce tax vex weaken weary

WEAK

get the better of wear down

Antonyms

STRONG

activate aid animate assist delight energize help invigorate make happy please refresh soothe strengthen

WEAK

cheer disrobe freshen rebuild refuse reject take off

VERB

endure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold up stand

STRONG

last remain

WEAK

be durable bear up stand up

Antonyms

WEAK

cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refresh refuse reject take off

Example Sentences

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He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

He wore an all-white suit in the video, while his wife, singer Ashanti, donned a sparkling gown.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

As time wore on, McClure’s emerging doubts about a program he originally expected to be temporary only deepened.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Jeff was sitting next to a man with thinning, peppered hair who wore a blue sweatshirt with ragged, cut-off sleeves.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott