Clothe (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Garb
• Dress
• Apparel
• Enclothe
• Raiment
• Garment
• Tog
• Habilitate
• Fit Out

Hypernyms

• Change State

Hyponyms

• Cover
• Jacket
• Vesture
• Underdress
• Overdress
• Shirt
• Corset
• Gown
• Frock
• Vest
• Habit
• Coat
• Shoe
• Prim Out
• Prim
• Costume

Related Words

• Clothing (noun)

Meaning ²

Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Invest
• Adorn

Hypernyms

• Equip
• Outfit
• Fit Out

Meaning ³

Cover as if with clothing; "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The rolling hills were clothed in a lush blanket of green grass.
• The mountain was clothed in tropical trees that seemed to stretch up to the sky.
• The old mansion was clothed in ivy, giving it a mysterious and abandoned look.
• The model was clothed in a stunning red gown that turned all heads at the fashion show.
• The valley was clothed in a thick layer of fog that obscured all visibility.

Synonyms

• Drape
• Cloak
• Robe

Hypernyms

• Spread Over