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dress Synonyms

Another word for dress

Choosing another word for dress depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A one-piece garment consisting of a skirt and an attached bodice, typically worn by women and girls.

Usage Example

"She bought a beautiful silk frock to wear to the summer wedding."

Strongest
frock
Strong
gown
shift
Weak
robe

• verb (Context 2)

To put clothes on oneself or someone else.

Usage Example

"He dressed quickly in the morning before rushing to catch the train to work."

Strongest
clothe
Strong
attire
garb
array
robe
Weak
deck

• noun (Context 3)

Clothing or apparel of a specified kind, style, or for a particular occasion.

Usage Example

"The invitation stated that formal attire was required for the evening gala."

Strongest
attire
clothing
apparel
clothes
Strong
garb
wear
costume
raiment
outfit

• verb (Context 4)

To prepare food for cooking or eating (such as cleaning poultry or adding sauce to a salad).

Usage Example

"The chef demonstrated how to perfectly prepare a salad with a light vinaigrette."

Strong
prepare
season
garnish

• verb (Context 5)

To clean, treat, and apply a bandage to a medical wound.

Usage Example

"The emergency room nurse carefully cleaned and dressed the patient's laceration."

Strongest
bandage
Strong
bind
swathe
treat

Opposites of dress

The opposite of dress shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undress
strip
disrobe
unclothe
See all opposites of dress

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dress
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