Definition of don - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
clothingput on clothing or attire
- He decided to don his favorite jacket for the event.
2.
take positionRare assume a role or titleRare
- She donned the mantle of leadership smoothly..
Expressions with don
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put on gloves
He decided to don the gloves before going outside.
put on protective gear
He decided to don the armor before the battle.
put on a crown or similar headgear
The king will don the crown during the ceremony.
take on a role or responsibility
She decided to don the mantle of leadership after the manager left.
put on a hat
He decided to don the hat before going outside.
put on a mask
He decided to don the mask for the masquerade ball.
put on a cape
He decided to don the cape for the costume party.
put on ceremonial or formal clothing
The judge will don the robe before the court session.
take on cooking or kitchen duties
Every Sunday, he would don the apron and prepare a feast for his family.
top figure in a Mafia group, wielding power in organized crime
The Mafia don controlled gambling operations across the city.
Origin of don
Latin, dominus (master)
Terms with don included in their meaning
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ownership
you don't need to return it
school break
time when students don't attend school
physical warning
don't touch that, keep your hands away from it
confusion
something I don't understand
disappointment
indicates disappointment when expected events don't occur
uncertainty
i don't know the answer
unpleasant task
do something you don't like
frustration
i don't want to continue this conversation
keep away
don't interfere, stay out of this matter or decision
impossibility
don't say something is impossible
opinions irrelevant
introduces a clause showing opinions don't change outcomes
expression
I don't know
ethics
normal rules don't apply in love and conflict
accept
make someone accept something they don't want
possessive warning
don't try to take, stop you from taking something that belongs to me
proverb
dishonest actions don't lead to success
behavior
ignore someone completely as if they don't exist
perseverance
don't give up too soon
proverb
bad things don't happen repeatedly
irony
shows surprise or irony about what others don't know
compromise
agree to something you don't want
reassurance
don't be concerned about it
politeness
you're welcome or don't mention it
gratitude
you're welcome or don't mention it
Examples of don in a sentence
Before the ceremony, he had to don his formal attire. He donned the title of manager with pride. They donned the role of hosts for the evening.
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- French:revêtir, endosser, ...
- German:anziehen, übernehmen, ...
- Italian:indossare, assumere, ...
- Spanish:ponerse, asumir, ...
- Portuguese:vestir, tomar, ...
- Chinese:穿, 担任, ...
- Japanese:着る, 役割を引き受ける, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتَدَى, تَوَلَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לִלְבּוֹשׁ, לְהִיכָּנֵס לְתַפְקִיד, ...
- Russian:облачиться, примерить, ...
- Ukrainian:одягнути, прийняти, ...
- Hindi:पहनना, भूमिका निभाना, ...
Definition of Don - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
crimeleader or head of a mafia group
- The don controlled the city's underworld.
2.
cultureSpanish title of respect for a man
- Don Quixote is a famous literary character.
3.
english riverRare UK river in England flowing to the HumberRare UK
- The Don runs through South Yorkshire.
4.
scottish riverRare UK river in Scotland flowing to the North SeaRare UK
- The Don flows through Aberdeen in Scotland.
5.
russian riverRare river in southwestern Russia flowing to Sea of AzovRare
- The Don is a major river in Russia.
Expressions with Don
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man known for seducing many women
He was known as a real Don Juan in college.
famous Spanish novel by Cervantes about a deluded knight
Don Quixote is considered a masterpiece of world literature.
cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and special ingredients
I ordered Don's Special Daiquiri at the tiki bar.
large city in southern Russia
Rostov-on-Don is known for its vibrant culture.
Origin of Don
Spanish, don (title of respect)
Examples of Don in a sentence
Every member feared the wrath of the don. Don Juan was known for his romantic escapades. Don Carlos greeted everyone with a warm smile. The Don is prone to flooding in winter. Fishermen often visit the Don for its rich aquatic life. Fishing is popular along the Don.
The Don is a significant waterway in the region. The Don has been crucial for trade routes. Many towns are situated along the Don.
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- French:parrain, Don, ...
- German:Don, ...
- Italian:don, Don, ...
- Spanish:don, Don, ...
- Portuguese:padrinho, Dom, ...
- Chinese:教父, 堂, ...
- Japanese:ドン, ドン川, ...
- Arabic:دُون, دون, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹן, הַדּוֹן, ...
- Russian:Дон, река Дон, ...
- Ukrainian:дон, Дон, ...
- Hindi:डॉन, डॉन नदी, ...
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