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put on clothing / dress in
Transitive Verb
past: donnedpp: donneding: donning

This term carries a formal or literary tone, often evoking a sense of ceremony or deliberate preparation. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation where put on is the standard choice. The word suggests a conscious act of dressing, frequently associated with specific roles, uniforms, or high-status attire. Because it is a transitive verb focusing on the action of dressing, it does not possess noun properties and therefore has no countability status.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To put on a piece of clothing or an accessory.

"He decided to don his finest suit for the wedding."

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