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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They focused on the Hungarian nationalist group Vitézi Rend, whose medal Gorka wore on a military tunic to Trump’s inaugural events.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Madonna revealed Monday on social media that the purple jacket, corset and dress she wore Friday during a surprise performance with Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella are missing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

As the day wore on, signs of a postponement emerged.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Veteran songstress Madonna is appealing for the return of missing costumes she wore during her recent Coachella set with Sabrina Carpenter.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

There was some mystery about the hat, though I gave but little thought to what women wore.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck