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enrobe

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈroʊb/

KK: /ɪnˈroʊb/

transitive verb
Definition

To dress someone in a robe or to cover them with a robe-like garment.


Example

The priest will enrobe the new member during the ceremony.


Tense Forms

Past: enrobed

Past Participle: enrobed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen someone enrobe for a special occasion?
Sloth B
Yeah, it always looks so elegant and formal!
Sloth A
I think it adds a unique touch to their style.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I love how it feels like a celebration.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
robe
gown
attire
Antonyms
undress
disrobe
strip
Root Explanation

Enrobe → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "robe" (from Old French *robe*, meaning a garment or dress). The word "enrobe" means to dress or to put on a robe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting on' ('en-') a 'garment' ('robe') — that's how you remember that 'enrobe' means to dress someone.

Visually Confused Words
dendrobe
unrobe
rerobe
engobe
aerobe
unenrobed
robe
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