clothed or clad
ˈklad 
; clothing
; clothing
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: to express or enhance by suitably significant language : couch
treaties clothed in stately phraseology
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: to endow especially with power or a quality
the nobility in which religion and history can clothe humanity—
D. R. Wallace
D. R. WallaceExamples of clothe in a Sentence
the cost of feeding and clothing your children
they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people
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Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Ousmane Toure, clad in a PSG home shirt and accompanied by his girlfriend, Angeline, had watched the match along with 45,000 fellow fans on the big screens at the Parc des Princes, PSG’s home stadium, the night before.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
Blending these elements from our ancestors with modern ideas gives a new generation of Black women a chance to clothe themselves in armor that has meaning and a message.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 28 May 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Ousmane Toure, clad in a PSG home shirt and accompanied by his girlfriend, Angeline, had watched the match along with 45,000 fellow fans on the big screens at the Parc des Princes, PSG’s home stadium, the night before.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
Blending these elements from our ancestors with modern ideas gives a new generation of Black women a chance to clothe themselves in armor that has meaning and a message.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for clothe
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothe. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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