clothe

verb

ˈklōt͟h How to pronounce clothe (audio)
Definition of clothenext
1
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people

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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms regulations clothed in obscure terminology

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Recent Examples of clothe Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Sabalenka, clad in a semi-sheer dress by Helsa, gushed to Vogue while at the brand’s SoHo flagship on Tuesday. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Surveillance footage viewed by the New York Daily News and News12 shows Zheng, clad in hospital scrubs and a backpack, waiting for the light to walk before stepping into the crosswalk. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Comfort is my first priority, but not at the expense of looking like I’m clad in head-to-toe pajamas. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
  1. dress
  2. say
  3. apparel
  4. express
  5. costume
  6. put
  7. gown
  8. articulate
Verb
  • The previous year a few of these people had even wandered the camp in the evenings, men dressed in suits and women with lipstick on their teeth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even on a Tuesday, it was packed to the brim with guests dressed in quiet luxury brands ready for extravagant East Coast dining.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
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  • Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a center-right think tank, said Trump would be repeating the same policy mistake as his predecessor, Democratic former President Joe Biden.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Hong Kong and central Chinese authorities say the laws were necessary to restore stability in the city after months of anti-government protests in 2019 that sometimes turned violent.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of apparel
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  • Che expressed a hope that people might have a more expansive view of Macau by 2036–and not just in terms of breaking free of its reputation as a casino hub.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
  • SpaceX’s founder, Elon Musk, has expressed interest in creating human settlements on Mars.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • The series also won honors for its production design, cinematography, editing, costuming, and directing.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sergio and Liz were both members of the 501st Legion, a charity and costuming group celebrating Star Wars.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Have the Bills actually put enough around Josh Allen to win the AFC?
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of put
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  • Amal chose a body-contouring and razor pleated black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown with silk taffeta and leather details, the brand’s Vertigo pumps, and a matching clutch.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The look was gothic and moody, consisting of a full black lace gown with an asymmetric skirt that cascaded down to the floor.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown
Verb
  • Tenderness is often reserved for moments of isolation when the characters are reflecting on their trysts or their wants; rarely is that articulated between two people.
    — Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ballard said in articulating an initial defense for keeping the veteran wide receiver on the roster heading into the team's regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of articulate

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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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