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
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Examples 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
Recent Examples on the Web
In the photo, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback poses in a cream button-down shirt and shorts with Bronze, clad in a brown pinstripe getup with shades, on his lap.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
The woman, known publicly only by her first name – Kait – can be seen scantily clad in the images, posing in what appears to be a hockey team locker room, posing with an Oilers jersey and equipment.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
Performing from a separate location within Lincoln Center, the Brooklynite, clad in a Gucci Jacket similar to Keys’, is joined by the singer following his verse, with dancers and members of the Hell’s Kitchen cast taking to the stage.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 June 2024
Ben Platt chatted with Nick Jonas, Brooke Shields (clad in yellow crocs) caught up with Cynthia Erivo, and Jennifer Hudson schmoozed with Danai Gurira.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2024
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
The woman, known publicly only by her first name – Kait – can be seen scantily clad in the images, posing in what appears to be a hockey team locker room, posing with an Oilers jersey and equipment.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
Performing from a separate location within Lincoln Center, the Brooklynite, clad in a Gucci Jacket similar to Keys’, is joined by the singer following his verse, with dancers and members of the Hell’s Kitchen cast taking to the stage.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 June 2024
Ben Platt chatted with Nick Jonas, Brooke Shields (clad in yellow crocs) caught up with Cynthia Erivo, and Jennifer Hudson schmoozed with Danai Gurira.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2024
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothe. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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