clothe
beginnerA1/kloʊð/ · clo-the
To dress or put clothes on someone or something.
Meanings
To dress or put clothes on someone or something.
کسی یا کسی چیز کو کپڑے پہنانا یا لباس دینا۔
لباس دینا
libaas dena
Common Collocations
- clothe the children
- clothe in rags
- clothe with care
Example Sentences
She decided to clothe the doll in beautiful dresses.
اس نے گڑیا کو خوبصورت لباس میں پہننے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne gudiya ko khoobsurat libaas mein pehnay ka faisla kiya.
They clothe the homeless with warm jackets during winter.
وہ سردیوں میں بے گھر افراد کو گرم جیکٹس پہناتے ہیں۔
Woh sardioun mein be ghar afraad ko garam jackets pehantay hain.
The charity aims to clothe those in need.
یہ خیراتی ادارہ ضرورت مندوں کو لباس فراہم کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتا ہے۔
Yeh khairati idara zarurat mundon ko libaas faraham karne ka iraada rakhta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'clothe' as 'clothe the body' to recall its meaning.
Picture someone dressing up for a party.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اے عشق زورِ طبع کو جلا دے، ڈھونڈیں گے تجھے ہر اک بوسے میں، ہر لباس میں
Ae ishq zor-e-tap' ko jala de, Dhoondain ge tujhe har ek bose mein, har libaas mein.
O love, ignite the spirit's strength, We will seek you in every kiss, in every garment.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کا لباس، اسی کا اعتبار.
Jis ka libaas, isi ka aitbaar.
As is the clothing, so is the respect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "clādian" — to cover
First known use: before 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English to Middle English, retaining its fundamental meaning related to covering or dressing.