verb
clothe
KLOHTH
Clothe (verb) means to dress someone, or to supply them with clothing. Example: “The charity works to feed and clothe families in need.”
verb
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To dress someone, or to supply them with clothing.
"The charity works to feed and clothe families in need."
"She struggled to clothe four growing children on a single income."
"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"
How to use clothe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo put clothes on someone, or provide them with clothes.
Common mistake
"Clothe" is the verb (to clothe someone); "cloth" is the fabric itself; "clothed" is the past tense/adjective.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- clothes
- Past tense
- clothed, clad
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The charity works to feed and _____ families in need.
Etymology
From Old English clāthian, "to clothe," from the same root as "cloth."
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What does “clothe” mean?
The word “clothe” means to dress someone, or to supply them with clothing. In plain terms, to put clothes on someone, or provide them with clothes.
How do you pronounce “clothe”?
“Clothe” is pronounced KLOHTH (/ˈkloʊð/ in IPA).
How do you use “clothe” in a sentence?
Here is “clothe” used in a sentence: “The charity works to feed and clothe families in need.”
What is another word for “clothe”?
Words with a similar meaning to “clothe” include don, put on, accouter, address, apparel and array.
What is the opposite of “clothe”?
The opposite of “clothe” — its antonyms — is undress.
What part of speech is “clothe”?
“Clothe” is a verb.
Where does the word “clothe” come from?
The word “clothe” comes from Old English. From Old English clāthian, "to clothe," from the same root as "cloth.".
