attire
verb (used with object)
to dress, array, or adorn, especially for special occasions, ceremonials, etc.
attiring
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present participleof attire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"They were seeing themselves as individuals and set themselves apart," said Wendi Ferreira of the styling duo Wendi and Nicole, who are attiring Oyelowo, Channing Tatum and Chris Pine for the Oscars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
Pledging eternal faithfulness, Frankie proceeds to support Johnnie, attiring him in "hundred-dollar" suits.
From Time Magazine Archive
And who can wonder? he is a guest from necessity, not choice, he neither chose the fashion of his coming or his attiring.
From A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays by Charles Bradlaugh
Pashka undressed and, not without satisfaction began attiring himself in his new array.
From The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories by Constance Garnett
Then came a great deal of amusement in attiring Andrew.
From A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Amanda Minnie Douglas
