wears on (Meaning)
wears on
irritate, fray, to become trite, unconvincing, or out-of-date, to exhaust or lessen the strength of, to have the controlling authority in a household, to damage, destroy, or make less by use or by scraping or rubbing, the state of being worn, to diminish or decay through use, exhibit, present, clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind, to carry on the person, to have or show an appearance of, to bear or have on the person, to accept or tolerate without complaint, to stand up under use, to endure use, clothing worn for a special occasion or popular during a specific period, to lessen or end with the passage of time, to cause to deteriorate by use, to hold the rank or dignity or position signified by (an ornament), to impair or diminish by use or attrition, to reach a certain condition gradually, to grow or become by attrition or use, to produce gradually by wearing, take on sense 3a, the act of wearing, to change to an opposite tack by turning the stern to the wind compare tack, to retain quality or vitality, to become weak or ready to give way, to use habitually for clothing, adornment, or assistance, to use as an article of clothing, adornment, or assistance, to cause (a ship) to go about with the stern presented to the wind, to produce gradually by friction or attrition, the result of wearing or use, fashion, vogue, to tire or weaken, wearing quality, to show or fly (a flag or colors) on a ship, to diminish or fail with the passage of time, clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind or for a special occasion or use
Synonyms & Antonyms of wears on
Synonyms:
- provokes
- angers
- gripes
- eats
- sets one's teeth on edge
- vexes
- narks
- grates
- rubs the wrong way
- itches
- teases
- insults
- ruffles
- hacks (off)
- aggravates
- puts out
- spites
- riles
- piques
- gets one's goat
- irks
- infuriates
- rasps
- frosts
- exasperates
- worries
- sticks in one's craw
- galls
- chafes
- gets on one's nerves
- plagues
- nettles
- peeves
Antonyms:
wears on Sentence Examples
- Sarah wears stylish glasses that enhance her facial features.
- The baby wears a cozy onesie and adorable socks.
- The golfer wears a tailored polo shirt to maximize comfort on the course.
- The astronaut wears a pressurized suit to protect against extreme conditions.
- The chef wears an apron to keep their clothes clean while cooking.
- The hiker wears sturdy boots designed to withstand rugged trails.
- The bride wears an elegant gown that perfectly complements the occasion.
- The firefighter wears protective gear while fighting blazes.
- The teacher wears a professional dress that sets a positive tone in the classroom.
- The uniform the soldier wears symbolizes their commitment and dedication.
FAQs About the word wears on
irritate, fray, to become trite, unconvincing, or out-of-date, to exhaust or lessen the strength of, to have the controlling authority in a household, to damage
bothers,annoys, irritates, gets to, persecutes, bugs, burns (up), gets, provokes, angers
cheers, delights, satisfies,obliges, appeases, contents, pleases, gladdens, consoles, assures
Sarah wears stylish glasses that enhance her facial features.
The baby wears a cozy onesie and adorable socks.
The golfer wears a tailored polo shirt to maximize comfort on the course.
The astronaut wears a pressurized suit to protect against extreme conditions.
