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Robed: meaning, definitions and examples

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robed

 

[ roสŠbd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

criminal activity

To dress someone in a robe or dress, especially for a special occasion or ceremony. It can also refer to the act of covering or wrapping something in a robe or similar garment.

Synonyms

attire, clothe, dress

Examples of usage

  • The king was robed in his finest attire for the coronation ceremony.
  • She robed herself in a luxurious silk gown for the gala event.
Context #2 | Verb

religious context

To dress or clothe oneself in religious attire, such as a robe or ceremonial garment. It can also refer to the act of preparing or adorning oneself for religious rituals or ceremonies.

Synonyms

attire, clothe, dress

Examples of usage

  • The monk robed himself in the traditional saffron robe for the morning prayer.
  • She robed herself in white for her ordination ceremony.
Context #3 | Noun

clothing

A loose-fitting outer garment, typically worn as a ceremonial or formal attire. It can also refer to a long, flowing garment worn by religious figures or officials.

Synonyms

attire, cloak, gown

Examples of usage

  • The bride wore a white robe for the wedding ceremony.
  • The judge donned a black robe before entering the courtroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "robed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vestido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคถเคพเค• เคชเคนเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bekleidet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjubah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑั€ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ubrany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กฃ่ฃ…ใ‚’็€ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรชtu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vestido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giyinmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ท์„ ์ž…์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obleฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obleฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉฟ็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obleฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geyimli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vestido

Etymology

The word 'robed' originated from the Middle English word 'roben', which in turn came from the Old French word 'rober', meaning to rob or steal. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to dressing or adorning oneself in special attire, particularly in ceremonial or religious contexts. The use of robes has been a long-standing tradition in various cultures and has come to symbolize authority, status, and reverence.

See also: disrobe, enrobe, robe, unrobe.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,312, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.