Clothe: meaning, definitions and examples

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clothe

 

[ klษ™สŠรฐ ]

Context #1

put on clothes

To dress oneself or someone else in garments. This action is done in order to cover the body, protect it from the elements, or conform to social norms. Clothing can include various items such as shirts, pants, dresses, and accessories.

Synonyms

array, attire, dress, garb

Examples of usage

  • He decided to clothe himself in a suit for the job interview.
  • She clothed her children warmly before they went outside to play.
Context #2

items worn on the body

Clothing collectively refers to garments or attire worn on the body. It serves as a form of protection, modesty, and self-expression. Clothing can vary in style, material, and purpose, ranging from casual wear to formal attire.

Synonyms

apparel, attire, garments, raiment

Examples of usage

  • She always wears stylish clothes to work.
  • He donated bags full of clothes to the charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "clothe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vestir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kleiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memakai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดัะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ubraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็€ใ‚‹ (kiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vestir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giydirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…ํžˆ๋‹ค (iphida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุจุณ (yalbas)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oblรฉkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obliecลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉฟ (chuฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geydirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vestir

Word origin

The word 'clothe' originated from the Old English word 'clฤthian', which meant 'to clothe, dress, or attire'. The term has evolved over centuries to its current usage in modern English. Clothing has been a fundamental aspect of human civilization, serving practical, social, and cultural purposes throughout history.

See also: cloth, clothes, clothing, cloths.