clothe

[ klohth ]

verb (used with object)

, clothed or clad, cloth·ing.

1. to dress; attire.

   Synonyms: bedeck, accouter, array, garb, robe

2. to provide with clothing.
3. to cover with or as with clothing.

clothe

/ kləʊð /

verb

1. to dress or attire (a person)
2. to provide with clothing or covering
3. to conceal or disguise
4. to endow or invest

Other Words From

• half-clothed adjective
• pre·clothe verb (used with object) preclothed preclothing
• re·clothe verb (used with object) reclothed or reclad reclothing
• under·clothed adjective
• well-clothed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothe¹

before 950; Middle English clothen, Old English clāthian, derivative of clāth cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothe¹

Old English clāthian, from clāth cloth ; related to Old Norse klætha

Example Sentences

In a study released earlier this month, the National Retail Federation said prices on products that rely heavily on imports, such as electronics, toys, clothing, furniture, household appliances and travel goods, would likely increase.

From Salon

“A lot of times in period movies, the clothes look pressed and everything is very clean,” says Sarsgaard.

From Los Angeles Times

Prices on products that rely heavily on imports, such as electronics, toys and clothes, would be likely to rise, ABC News reported.

From Salon

Sonny even incinerated her tennis clothes when he learned that she had talked to some men after a private lesson.

From Los Angeles Times

In handing down a harsher sentence, Anderson referred to Moore as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attire
• bundle up
• cloak
• disguise
• do up
• drape
• dress
• dress up
• equip
• fit
• swaddle
• swathe