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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Underneath the moody ensemble, Osaka wore a glittering gold tennis dress, with the sequins reflecting the scorching Paris sun.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Under a blazing sun in 40C heat, Rubio removed the tie from his navy-blue suit, put his arm around Jeanette, who wore a flowing dress with elegant heels.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Another “idolized” him so much that he bought the same model of sweater favored by Bradley—and even wore it to class.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Ashleigh, from Merthyr Tydfil, said both their mothers and her daughter wore pink bridal pyjamas while their dads and brothers dressed casually.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Charlie’s arms were pitted with the scars of snapping turtles, which he wore with pride.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck