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wear
/wɛr/
Definition
1
To carry or have on the body or about the person as clothing, ornament, or the like.
2
To diminish, impair, or consume gradually by use, attrition, or exposure.
3
Clothing or garments suitable for a particular purpose or occasion.
4
The act of wearing or the state of being worn; also, visible damage or deterioration from use.
Examples
He tried to wear his ex's old band tee ironically, but ended up channeling full 90s nostalgia by midnight.
After one spin cycle too many, the socks declared mutiny and wore through their heels in protest.
She chose to wear confidence like a superpower cape, turning heads without uttering a word.
The antique watch bore the elegant wear of decades, whispering tales of punctual adventures past.