preen

Verbs

  • (v) clean with one's bill
    • The birds preened
    plume,
  • (v) pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement congratulate,
  • (v) dress or groom with elaborate care
    • She likes to dress when going to the opera
    primp, dress, plume,

Synonyms

plume congratulate primp dress

Words of close approximity

prep prey
press prexy
preen gland