English / phrasal verb
Dress up for
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to wear formal, elegant, or elaborate clothes specifically for a special event or occasion
In context
01
Guests were requested to dress up for the annual charity gala in traditional silk attire or sharp tuxedos.
02
Children always love to dress up for themed birthday parties and school costume festivals.
Synonyms
Doll up for,deck out for,wear formal attire
Antonyms
Dress down for,wear casual clothes,dress casually
Collocations
Dress up for the occasion,dress up for a party,dress up for a wedding