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preen vs attire

attire vs preen

preen is not a noun while attire is a noun.

preen and attire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preen No No Yes No
attire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attire is a hypernym of preen; that is, attire is a word with a broader meaning than preen:
  • preen: dress or groom with elaborate care
  • attire: put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
preen (noun) attire (noun)
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
preen (verb) attire (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
clean with one's bill
Difference between preen and attire

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