Clothe

usgb/kləʊð/
verb

To dress or cover someone with clothes.

She bathed the baby and clothed him in a soft towel.
Visual representation of "clothe" - To dress or cover someone with clothes

Often appears as...

  • clothe in
  • clothe with
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Visual representation of "clothe"
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Literal Use

Directly relates to dressing someone or something, often used in caretaking or support contexts.

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After the game, she clothed the shivering dog in a warm blanket.
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Ceremonial Dressing

Used when discussing dressing for special occasions or with special attire.

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The knights were clothed in armor for the ceremony.
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Figurative Expressions

Sometimes used in metaphoric or idiomatic expressions, meaning to cover up or disguise.

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The spy clothed his intentions with a friendly demeanor.
Visual representation of the word "Clothe"

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