clothe

transitive-verb
UK: /kləʊð/
US: /kloʊð/

  1. To put clothes on someone or oneself.

    1. I clothe my baby every morning.
    2. She needed to clothe herself quickly before going downstairs to breakfast.

  2. To provide with clothing; dress.

    1. The charity helps clothe needy families.
    2. Volunteers work tirelessly to clothe the homeless during the winter months.

  3. To cover or envelop something.

    1. The mountains were clothed in mist.
    2. Tradition may clothe harmful practices in an aura of respectability.

Synonyms

array cover attire envelop dress

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clothe" in English means: To put clothes on someone or oneself., To provide with clothing; dress., To cover or envelop something..

The phonetic transcription of "clothe" is /kləʊð/ in British English and /kloʊð/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clothe": array, cover, attire, envelop, dress.

Example usage of "clothe": "I clothe my baby every morning.". More examples on the page.