Definition of wear well
1
: to remain in good condition after being used
The floor wears well even in high traffic areas.
2
informal + humorous
: to look younger than one is
For 70, she's wearing well.
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“Wear well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20well. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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