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enclothe

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɛnˈkloʊð/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To cover with clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

provide with clothes or put clothes on

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Parents must feed and dress their child

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dress, clothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: change state, turn

Narrower terms: prim, prim up, prim out, cover, wrap up, jacket, frock, shirt, habit, vesture, overdress, overclothe, underdress, corset, shoe, coat, costume, dress up, vest, robe, gown

History

Etymology

From en- + clothe.