Don (Verb)
Meaning
Put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She decided to don a bright yellow sundress for the party tonight.
- He carefully donned his uniform for the important ceremony.
- They helped the child don his warm coat before going outside.
- Before the play began, the actors took their positions and donned their costumes.
- She took a moment to don her grandmother's elegant pearls for the special occasion.