Question

Read the following entries.

dress, adj. dressy, formal
dress, n. frock, gown
dress, v. clothe, bandage, decorate, polish

Which word would best replace dress in the sentence below?

The code of conduct stated that students who attend the dance must dress appropriately.
A.
frock
B.
clothe
C.
dressy
D.
gown

Answer 1

B. clothe

"Must dress appropriately" uses "dress" as a verb, so "clothe" is the suitable synonym.