dress%20up

verb

1. 1

   To put on special or fancy clothes.

   “Everyone dressed up for the graduation ball.”

2. 2

   (often with 'as') To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person.

   “We're having a party on Saturday, but you must dress up as a famous historical figure.”

3. 3

   To decorate; to prettify.

4. 4

   To present in a favorable light.

   “You can dress up that proposal however you want, it's still going to go over like a lead balloon.”