dress up
The phrase 'dress up' can refer to wearing special clothes, engaging in costume play, or enhancing the appearance of something.
Definition
A2Fashion
(informal)To wear formal or fancy clothing, often for a special event.
Example
- You don't need to dress up for the party; casual attire is fine.
- She loves to dress up for weddings and formal dinners.
A2Play
(informal)To wear costumes and pretend to be someone else, often in a playful manner.
Example
- The children love to dress up as superheroes and play games.
- For Halloween, he decided to dress up as a famous movie character.
B1Decoration
(general)To make something look more attractive by adding decorations or embellishments.
Example
- They dressed up the room with balloons and streamers for the party.
- You can dress up a plain cake with some fresh fruit and whipped cream.
B2Presentation
(general)To present information or a situation in a way that makes it seem better than it is.
Example
- The company tried to dress up the disappointing sales figures in their report.
- Politicians often dress up their policies to make them more appealing to voters.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dress up":
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