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Why does she use the word "wear" to lipstick? What kind of things I can wear?

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Rebecca

She uses the word "wear" because "wear" refers to having something on your body as clothing, decoration or protection. Therefore, you can "wear" clothing, make-up, sunscreen, face-masks, jewelry, accessories - anything that is on your body. Ex: I'm going to wear my new ring today. Ex: The eyeshadow you're wearing is beautiful.

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