English verb: do up | |||
1. | do up (contact) wrap for decorative purposes | ||
Samples | The gift was done up in pretty red paper. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | wrap, wrap up | ||
2. | do up (body) use special care in dressing, making-up, etc. | ||
Samples | She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends. | ||
Synonyms | doll up, glam up, pretty up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | groom, neaten | ||