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clothe
1. v. To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly
2. v. (figurative) To cover or invest, as if with a garment.
to clothe somebody with authority or power

Example Sentences

So why in the world would you help feed and clothe someone who might stake a claim that was meant for you?  There was also a clothing allowance for newsreaders, but only to clothe the visible top half of their bodies.  Well, when the play was over this snooty little lady with the checkbook walked up to me and told me that the money raised from the play that night was to help feed and clothe the underprivileged children in the area.

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