1. (v. t.) To put garments on; to cover with clothing; to dress.

2. (v. t.) To provide with clothes; as, to feed and clothe a family; to clothe one's self extravagantly.

3. (v. t.) Fig.: To cover or invest, as with a garment; as, to clothe one with authority or power.

4. (v. i.) To wear clothes.