preen

Letters that make preen

e, n, p, r are letters that make 'preen'

Words within preen

re, PR, en, EE, Re, Pr are words within 'preen'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of preen

preens is a word created by adding a letter to 'preen'


3 possible definitions for 'preen'

Preen as "clean with one's bill"

Under this definition, preen is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

plume has the same meaning as preen

preen as a type

'preen' can be a type of make clean, set up, arrange, clean.

Derivatives of preen

plume, plumage, feather are derivatives of 'preen'.

Example of preen used within this context

"The birds preened"


Preen as "dress or groom with elaborate care"

Under this definition, preen is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

primp, plume, dress have the same meaning as 'preen'

preen as a type

'preen' can be a type of get up, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, deck out, trick out, prink, rig out, tog up, tog out, attire, overdress, trick up.

Derivatives of preen

apparel, wearing apparel, clothes, dress, primping are derivatives of 'preen'.

Verb groups of preen

dress, get dressed are verb groups of 'preen'.


Preen as "pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement"

Under this definition, preen is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

congratulate has the same meaning as preen

preen as a type

'preen' can be a type of triumph, gloat, crow.

Derivatives of preen

gratulatory, congratulation, congratulatory, felicitation are derivatives of 'preen'.



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