1. past tense of wear; had on one’s body as clothing, jewelry, or accessories
2. past tense of wear; showed or displayed a particular expression or appearance
3. past tense of wear; gradually damaged or eroded through use or friction

Examples

• She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
• He wore his lucky hat to the baseball game.
• The child wore a big smile after winning the contest.
• She wore a worried expression on her face.
• The constant walking wore holes in his shoes.
• The river wore away the rocks over many years.
• He wore his grandfather’s watch every day.