Definition of CLOTHE

clothe

Meanings

Verb

  • provide with clothes or put clothes on
  • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
  • cover as if with clothing
    • "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees"
  • To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
  • To cover or invest, as if with a garment.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English clothen, from Old English *clāþian (“to clothe”), from Proto-Germanic *klaiþōną (“to clothe”), from Proto-Indo-European *gley- (“to adhere to, stick”). Cognate with Dutch kleden, German kleiden, Swedish kläda, after apocope klä. See also cloth, clad.

Antonyms

undress

Scrabble Score: 11

clothe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
clothe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clothe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

clothe is a valid Words With Friends word