Clothe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkləʊð/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Clothe is a verb meaning (transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
Meaning
(transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
More Meanings
- (figurative) To cover or invest, as if with a garment.
Example Sentences
words clothed in reason's garb
His sides are clothed with waving wood.
Go with me to clothe you as becomes you.
to clothe somebody with authority or power
Word Forms
- clothes
- clothing
- clothed
- cloathe
Synonyms for clothe
Depending on context, synonyms include dight, don, put on, accouter, apparel, array.
Antonyms for clothe
Common opposites include undress, strip, disrobe, discase, unclothe, uncase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dress, raiment, enclothe, garb, garment, apparel.
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