to garb

Examples

• All

• A man garbed in red sang in a deep bass from his post above a fat woman.

  Fiction book (1992)

• "I gave you a scarlet cloak to garb her in before you put in to port.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Again, these are people who are doing the the Lord's work, so might as well garb them up and make them look very nice.

• The man, Itti, was of the warrior class, garbed in red, and surely prominent.

  Fiction book (1994)

• The black-garbed man took note and squinted at his companions.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Six approaches, garbed in black wetsuits, loaded down with weapons and rucksacks.

  Fiction book (1997)

• Nobody throws holy water at the rather oddly garbed priest standing at the pulpit.

  Blog text (20)

• The auction house representatives, also garbed in somber black and white, had stood discreetly nearby to supply answers and advice.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Many refugees who resettle on the West Side, mostly Burmese and brightly garbed Somalis, live in code-busting bungalows.

  Blog text (30)

• The actors were garbed in elaborate costumes fitting for the historical play.

Synonyms

D

to dress

vsto garb

∞ 1.0

To put clothes on yourself or someone else

focuses more on supplying clothing than simply the act of putting it on

D

to dress up

vsto garb

178 2.7

Put on special clothes for an event or to look attractive

is about supplying clothing in a particular style rather than only dressing for look

S

to suit up

vsto garb

• Informal

38 4.0

Put on formal clothes or a uniform for an event

is broader, covering providing clothing in a chosen style not only formal wear

C

to clothe

vsto garb

19 3.2

To put clothes on someone or cover their body with clothes

focuses more narrowly on supplying clothing in a certain style or type

O

to outfit

vsto garb

13 3.7

To give someone clothes or equipment for a particular purpose

limits this to supplying clothing, especially with a focus on particular style

R

to robe

vsto garb

• Formal

4 5.0

To dress someone in a long loose garment for a ceremony

is wider, applying to supplying many types of clothing, not just ceremonial garments

G

to gown

vsto garb

• Formal

3 6.9

To put a long formal robe on someone for a ceremony

is broader, meaning provide clothing in a particular style or type beyond gowns

F

to frock

vsto garb

• Jargon

1 8.9

To put a special robe on someone during a ceremony

applies more generally to supplying clothing in a chosen style or type

A

to apparel

vsto garb

• Formal

1 7.2

To put clothes on someone

adds emphasis on a particular style or type when supplying clothing

F

to fit out

vsto garb

1 4.2

To give a person or place the supplies needed for a specific purpose

is mainly about giving clothing with emphasis on a particular style or type

V

to vest

vsto garb

• Formal

1 7.8

To put on special religious or ceremonial clothes

is broader, covering supplying clothing of many styles beyond ceremonial use

T

to tog

vsto garb

• UK

9.9

To put clothes on someone, often in a special way for warmth

focuses on supplying clothing with attention to a specific style or type

E

to enclothe

vsto garb

• Archaic

9.9

To put clothes on a person or thing

stresses supplying clothing with special attention to chosen style rather than formality

R

to raiment

vsto garb

• Archaic

9.9

To put clothes on someone

is the modern, neutral expression for supplying clothing, often stressing style

Antonyms

U

to undress

• NSFW

88 2.0

To take off clothes from yourself or another person

Compounds

C

civilian garb

4.2

Everyday clothes that are not uniforms or work clothes

How Formal

to dress

∞ 1.0

to garb

2 7.9

to clothe

19 3.2

Surface Forms

Etymology