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wear in Malay

pakai

UK/wɛə/

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British/wɛː/

wear in Malay: pakai. In English, wear means to carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc.

Malay words for wear

to have on (clothes or accessories)
pakai
clothing
pakai

English meaning of wear

  1. verb To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc.
  2. verb To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.
  3. verb To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.
  4. verb To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.

Full definition of wear

wear in a sentence

  • He's wearing some nice pants today.
  • She wore her medals with pride.
  • Please wear your seatbelt.

Synonyms of wear

wear in other languages

Questions about wear in Malay

What is the meaning of wear in Malay?
Wear in Malay is pakai.
Apakah maksud wear dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wear: pakai.
What does wear mean in English?
Wear means to carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc.

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