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English verb: do up

1. do up (contact) wrap for decorative purposes


SamplesThe gift was done up in pretty red paper.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)wrap, wrap up

2. do up (body) use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.


SamplesShe dolled herself up for the night out with her friends.


Synonymsdoll up, glam up, pretty up


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)groom, neaten









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