Dress for Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɛs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DRESS-for, DRESS-fer, DRESS-fur
dɹˈɛs/ /fˈɔː
dres-FOR
Definition
To put on clothes that are suitable for a particular occasion, weather, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for occasions ('dress for a party'), weather ('dress for the cold'), or jobs ('dress for work'). Not about costumes. Common error: avoid using with direct clothing items ('dress for a coat' is incorrect).
Spanish: vestirse paraPortuguese (BR): se vestir paraPortuguese (PT): vestir-se paraChinese (Simplified): 为…穿衣服Chinese (Traditional): 為…穿衣服Hindi: के लिए कपड़े पहननाArabic: يَلبَس من أجلBengali: উপযুক্ত পোশাক পরা - পরিস্থিতি অনুযায়ী পোশাক পরাRussian: одеваться по (ситуации) - одеваться соответственноJapanese: 〜に合わせて服を着る - 〜用に着るVietnamese: ăn mặc phù hợp vớiKorean: ~에 맞게 옷을 입다Turkish: duruma uygun giyinmek - ... için giyinmekUrdu: موزوں لباس پہننا - کسی موقع کے لیے تیار ہوناIndonesian: ăn mặc phù hợp với - mặc đúng (hoàn cảnh/thời tiết/v.v.)
Example Sentences
You should dress for the weather today.
basic
I always dress for work in the morning.
basic
Please dress for the party tonight.
basic
If you want the job, you need to dress for success.
natural
Don’t forget to dress for comfort if you’re traveling all day.
natural
She always dresses for any occasion, no matter how big or small.
natural