wear well

wear well  {v.}
1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, or liked for a long time.
My old overcoat has worn very well.
Their marriage has worn well.
That author wears well.
Compare: STAND UP (2).
2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well.
Grandfather wears his years well.
Tommy has won many honors but he wears them well.
Categories: time {v.}