dress

/dɹes/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.

2

To attire (oneself or someone) for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.

3

To design, make, provide, or select clothes (for someone).

4

To arrange or style (someone's hair).

5

To adorn or ornament (something).

6

To arrange a display of goods in, or to decorate (a shop or shop window).

7

To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.

8

To apply a dressing to or otherwise treat (a wound); (obsolete) to give (a wounded person) medical aid.

9

To fit or prepare (something) for use; to render (something) suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.

10

To prepare, treat, or curry (animal hide or leather).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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