Definition of clothe

clotheverb

mặc quần áo

/kləʊð//kləʊð/

The word "clothe" has its roots in Old English, specifically from the word "clōþan", which means "to cover with clothing". This term comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*klōdiz", which is also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*kle-" meaning "to conceal" or "to hide". The Old English term "clōþan" is also connected to the Modern English word "cloth", which refers to fabric or textiles. Throughout history, the meaning of "clothe" has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of covering one's body with clothing but also emotional or metaphorical connections, such as dressing up or covering up one's emotions. Today, the verb "to clothe" can be used in various contexts, including dressing, ornamenting, or hiding something or someone.

Summary
type ngoại động từ, clothed, (từ cổ,nghĩa cổ) clad
meaningmặc quần áo cho
exampleto clothe a child: mặc quần áo cho em bé
meaningphủ, che phủ
examplethe trees were clothed in silver frost: cây cối bị phủ sương giá bạc trắng
typeDefault_cw
meaningphủ, mặc
namespace

to dress somebody/yourself

mặc quần áo cho ai/chính mình

Example:
  • They clothe their children in the latest fashions.

    Họ mặc quần áo cho con cái họ theo những mốt mới nhất.

  • Climbing plants clothed the courtyard walls.

    Cây leo phủ kín các bức tường trong sân.

to provide clothes for somebody to wear

cung cấp quần áo cho ai đó mặc

Example:
  • the costs of feeding and clothing a family

    chi phí ăn uống và quần áo của một gia đình