doing up

verb

Definition of doing upnext
present participle of do up
1
as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the whole house had been done up for Halloween

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2
as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws

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3
as in wearing
to use up all the physical energy of all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing up
  1. decorating
  2. adorning
  3. draping
Verb
  • So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Learn how to make cookie icing, and get ready for all kinds of fun cookie decorating to ensue.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorating
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  • While many people spend hours—or even days—decorating the Christmas tree and adorning their house in lights, one TikTok user has amazed the internet with his hack to avoid all the hassle.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Known for its rich Appalachian heritage and vibrant arts community, Berea transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season, with festive lights adorning historic buildings and handmade ornaments decorating every corner.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of adorning
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  • The method entails draping a cheesecloth soaked in butter and wine over the bird to keep it moist but also to protect the skin from the direct heat of the oven.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Its delicate and soft-draping fabric reveals a black bra with touches of lace—a piece of lingerie that is there to claim prominence, not to go unnoticed.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of draping
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