Clothe Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫoʊð
KLOHDH
klˈəʊð
KLOHDH
Definition
To put clothes on someone or provide clothing to people who need it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and mainly used in writing or charity contexts. More common as 'to clothe the poor.' Usually not used for routine dressing ('dress' is more common). Rare in everyday conversation.
Spanish: vestir - dar ropaPortuguese (BR): vestir - providenciar roupasPortuguese (PT): vestir - fornecer roupasChinese (Simplified): 给…穿衣服 - 供给衣物Chinese (Traditional): 給…穿衣服 - 提供衣物Hindi: कपड़े पहनाना - वस्त्र प्रदान करनाArabic: يَلْبِس - يزوّد بالملابسBengali: পোশাক পরানো - পরিধান করানোRussian: одевать - снабжать одеждойJapanese: 衣服を着せるVietnamese: mặc quần áo cho - cung cấp quần áo choKorean: 옷을 입히다Turkish: giydirmekUrdu: لباس پہناناIndonesian: memakaikan pakaian - menyediakan pakaian
Example Sentences
Many organizations help to clothe children in need.
basic
We must clothe ourselves before going outside in winter.
basic
Volunteers worked to clothe the disaster survivors.
basic
It's not enough to feed the poor—we must also clothe them.
natural
His charity mission was to clothe homeless people through the winter.
natural
They worked tirelessly to clothe and feed everyone at the shelter.
natural