donned

Meanings

• Verb

  To put on or wear a garment, armor, or other item

  - "He donned his armor before going into battle."
  - "She donned a red dress for the party."

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Antonyms

doff

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Synonyms

clothe , dight , enrobe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with donned
gowned , bound , hallowed

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Variants

List of all variants of donned that leads to same result
don , donned , donning , dons

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Etymology

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From Old French donner, to give, put on

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Trivia

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1. The word 'donned' is often used in historical and literary contexts to describe the act of putting on armor or clothing.

2. In some dialects, the past tense of 'don' (to give) is also 'donned'. However, in standard English, only the verb form has this meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. attire: The clothing and appearance of a person, often used to convey their social status or role.

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Culture

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In literature, 'donned' is often used in the context of putting on armor or clothing for a significant event or battle. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', the king dons his armor before leading his troops into battle.

How to Memorize "donned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize putting on a garment or armor. Imagine the feeling of the fabric or metal against your skin, and the sense of preparation and readiness it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'donned' with the act of preparing for an event or battle. Think of the significance of the event and the importance of the garment or armor being worn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Don your donkey', where 'don' is the verb 'donned' and 'your donkey' represents the garment or armor being put on.

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