Synonyms of girded

girded

verb

variants or girt

past tense of gird

1

as in wrapped

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt

for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons

she girded her waist with a delicate sash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrapped
• circled
• begirt
• wreathed
• girdled
• girthed
• banded
• begirded
• lashed
• engirded
• belted
• girted
• trussed
• enwound
• taped
• engirdled
• winded
• tied up
• wound
• swathed
• bandaged
• looped
• roped
• wired
• shackled
• corded
• enchained
• chained
• enwreathed
• enswathed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwrapped
• untied
• unwound
• ungirded
• unshackled
• unbound
• unlashed

2

as in equipped

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity

the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equipped
• furnished
• supplied
• prepared
• outfitted
• fortified
• accoutered
• provisioned
• accoutred
• fitted (out)
• rigged
• fit (out)
• presented
• stored
• armed
• stocked
• kitted (up or out)
• bestowed
• dispensed
• donated
• contributed
• distributed
• handed out
• allotted
• dealt (out)
• apportioned
• assigned
• gave
• doled out
• meted (out)
• allocated
• portioned
• parceled (out)
• prorated
• parcelled (out)
• refitted
• re-equipped
• reequipped
• refurnished
• reoutfitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stripped
• deprived
• divested
• dispossessed
• stript

3

as in surrounded

to form a circle around

a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrounded
• encircled
• encompassed
• enclosed
• circled
• walled
• ringed
• inclosed
• wreathed
• embraced
• environed
• girdled
• compassed
• circumscribed
• beset
• hemmed (in)
• closed in
• fenced (in)
• entrenched
• besieged
• swarmed
• intrenched
• cordoned (off)
• invested