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English noun: robe | |||
| 1. | robe (artifact) any loose flowing garment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | garment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abaya, bathrobe, dressing gown, kimono, lounging robe, robe-de-chambre | ||
| 2. | robe (artifact) outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions | ||
| Synonyms | gown | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | outerwear, overclothes | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | academic gown, academic robe, judge's robe, vestment | ||
English verb: robe | |||
| 1. | robe (body) clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes | ||
| Synonyms | vest | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog | ||
| Verb group | vest | ||
| 2. | robe (contact) cover as if with clothing | ||
| Samples | The mountain was clothed in tropical trees. | ||
| Synonyms | cloak, clothe, drape | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cover, spread over | ||
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