Synonyms of robe

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noun

ˈrōb 

as in cloak

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth

with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloak
• veil
• shroud
• wraps
• blanket
• mantle
• curtain
• pall
• mask
• hood
• covering
• cover
• cope
• coverture
• shield
• cover-up
• screen
• penumbra
• blind
• camouflage
• disguise
• façade
• veneer
• facade
• concealer
• Trojan horse
• fig leaf
• varnish
• face
• gloss
• Potemkin village

robe

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verb

as in to clothe

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes

robed the queen in her ceremonial garments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothe
• dress
• gown
• costume
• garment
• attire
• apparel
• toilet
• habit
• drape
• wrap
• suit
• garb
• deck (out)
• array
• rig (out)
• jacket
• cloak
• get up
• vesture
• bedeck
• enrobe
• dress up
• uniform
• tog (up or out)
• mantle
• vest
• caparison
• frock
• do up
• outfit
• invest
• furnish
• swaddle
• huddle
• equip
• tailor
• swathe
• hap
• bedight
• underdress
• enswathe
• accoutre
• accouter
• dress down
• habilitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• disrobe
• undress
• disarray
• unclothe
• uncover
• divest
• untruss
• unveil
• denude
• undrape

Examples of robe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cal Dobbs, dressed for the part as a judge for the tournament, wears a white wig reminiscent of the founding fathers and a thong under his black robes. —Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024

The pastel pinks and greens on the disciples’ robes mark a departure from the depressing browns of art that came before him. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Verb

The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed. —Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022

Perfect for cosplaying, Halloween or just staying comfy at home, this textured tunic will help fans robe up like Rey (no trip to Batuu required). —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2022