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Table Of Contents: Robe as a Noun Definitions of "Robe" as a noun Synonyms of "Robe" as a noun (23 Words) Usage Examples of "Robe" as a noun Robe as a Verb Definitions of "Robe" as a verb Synonyms of "Robe" as a verb (9 Words) Usage Examples of "Robe" as a verb Associations of "Robe" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Robe” are: gown, cloak, wrap, mantle, cape, kaftan, garb, regalia, costume, livery, finery, trappings, vestment, surplice, cassock, rochet, alb, dalmatic, chasuble, bathrobe, housecoat, negligee, kimono, clothe, drape, vest, dress oneself, dress, get dressed, attire oneself, enrobe

Robe as a Noun

Definitions of "Robe" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “robe” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Any loose flowing garment. A dressing gown or bathrobe. A robe worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession. Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions. A long, loose outer garment reaching to the ankles.

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alb A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests.

bathrobe A loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim.

A sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter. cape The hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather.

cassock A black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers.

An ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican chasuble priest when celebrating Mass.

GrammarTOP.com A cloakroom. cloak He threw his cloak about him.

A swimming costume. costume He was in charge of costumes and scenery for plays and masques.

A wide-sleeved long, loose vestment open at the sides, worn by deacons and dalmatic bishops, and by monarchs at their coronation.

Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration. finery Officers in their blue gold and scarlet finery.

Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion. garb Kids in combat garb.

A dressing gown. gown The relations between town and gown are always sensitive. housecoat A woman’s long, loose, lightweight robe for informal wear around the house. kaftan A man’s long belted tunic, worn in countries of the Near East. kimono A garment similar to a kimono worn elsewhere as a dressing gown.

In the UK the members of a City livery company collectively. livery Pageboys in scarlet and green livery.

The part of another planetary body corresponding to the earth s mantle. mantle She was wrapped tightly in her mantle.

A loose dressing gown for women. negligee A black silk negligee.

The distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as regalia an indication of status. The Bishop of Florence in full regalia. rochet A vestment resembling a surplice, used chiefly by bishops and abbots.

A loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn surplice over a cassock by clergy and choristers at Christian church services.

GrammarTOP.com Accessory wearing apparel. trappings I had the trappings of success.

A chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services. vestment A priest in green vestments came and preached a long sermon.

Of a garment having one part overlapping another wrap around. wrap Beach wraps.

Usage Examples of "Robe" as a noun

A young man in a fez and ragged robe. A baby in christening robes. He was dressed in his archbishop's robes after some function. He was clad in a short towelling robe.

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Definitions of "Robe" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “robe” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Cover as if with clothing. Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes. Clothe in a robe or long, loose outer garment. Put on robes, especially for a formal or ceremonial occasion.

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attire oneself Put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive.

Dress in a cloak. cloak They sat cloaked and hooded.

Provide with clothes or put clothes on. clothe It is clothed with an aura of respectability.

Place casually. drape He draped an arm around her shoulders.

Dress or groom with elaborate care. dress Parents must feed and dress their child.

dress oneself Cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width.

Provide with a coating. enrobe Enrobe the nuts with chocolate.

get dressed Be a mystery or bewildering to.

Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. vest The local planning authorities are vested with powers to regulate land use and development.

GrammarTOP.com Usage Examples of "Robe" as a verb

The Chamberlain robed the king on coronation day. I went into the vestry and robed for the Mass.

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A type of jacket worn as part of military uniform. blouse I bloused my trousers over my boots.

In bullfighting taunt the bull by flourishing a cape. cape The hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather.

Woollen material made from or resembling cashmere. cashmere A cashmere jumper.

A piece of cloth for cleaning or covering something e g a dishcloth or a cloth tablecloth. Has he given up all ideas of the cloth.

Form a coat over. coat Dirt had coated her face.

An ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the cockade hat. The cap bore the traditional cockade in silver blue and red.

Remove. doff The manager doffed his hat to her.

Place casually. drape Drape the statue with a sheet.

Dress in a certain manner. dress I ll go and get dressed.

fez A city in north central Morocco; religious center.

Of a wicketkeeper baseball catcher etc catch deflect or touch the ball with glove a gloved hand. Rubber gloves.

Be dressed in a gown. gown The relations between town and gown are always sensitive.

A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume handkerchief accessory.

GrammarTOP.com Put on or wear a hat. hat A black straw hat.

Clothing for the head. headdress A tall plumed headdress.

Put a jacket on. jacket Phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets. kerchief A handkerchief.

Put a mask on or cover with a mask. mask He had been masked bound and abducted.

Glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers mitten together.

Lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial monocle muscles.

Wrap in or adorn with a scarf. scarf She tucked her woolly scarf around her neck.

A garment similar to a shirt made of stretchable material and typically having a short row of buttons at the neck worn as casual wear or for shirt sports. A rugby shirt.

Women regarded as objects of sexual desire. skirt They are both skirting the issue.

A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves, sweater put on over the head. A close knit wool sweater for icy weather.

A loose, warm sweater, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or sweatshirt as leisurewear. undershirt A collarless men’s undergarment for the upper part of the body.

Cover with a veil. veil A white bridal veil.

GrammarTOP.com Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. vest The bankrupt s property vests in his trustee.

A close-fitting waist-length garment, typically having no sleeves or collar waistcoat and buttoning down the front, worn especially by men over a shirt and under a jacket.

The wearing of something or the state of being worn as clothing. wear The firefighters were wearing breathing apparatus.

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