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Definition of robing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
putting onRare dressing in a specific wayRare
- The actors were robing for the historical play.
2.
ceremonyRare related to wearing ceremonial clothingRare
- The robing ceremony was a grand affair.
Origin of robing
English, robe (garment) + ing (action)
Terms with robing included in their meaning
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robing area
room in a church for clergy to change clothes
Examples of robing in a sentence
Robing in costumes, the children prepared for the play. The robing process took hours to complete. Robing traditions vary across cultures.
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- French:vêtu, vestimentaire, ...
- German:gekleidet, zeremoniell, ...
- Italian:vestito in un modo specifico, cerimoniale, ...
- Spanish:vistiéndose de una manera específica, ceremonial, ...
- Portuguese:vestido, cerimonial, ...
- Chinese:身着...的, 穿礼服的, ...
- Japanese:特定の方法で着替えている, 式典用の, ...
- Arabic:مُرْتَدٍ, احتفالي, ...
- Hebrew:לָבוּשׁ, טַקְסִּי, ...
- Russian:одевающийся определенным образом, церемониальный, ...
- Ukrainian:вдягнений, церемоніальний, ...
- Hindi:विशिष्ट तरीके से कपड़े पहनना, वस्त्र धारण, ...
Definition of robe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ceremonial garmentlong loose outer garment often worn for ceremonies
- The judge entered the courtroom wearing a black robe..
2.
formal wearlong loose garment for formal occasions
- The judge wore a black robe during the trial.
3.
casual wearRare loose garment worn at homeRare
- She put on her robe after the shower.
Verb
1.
ceremonial dressingtr./intr. put on ceremonial or official garmentstr./intr.
- She robed quickly before the procession.
2.
coveringtr. Rare cover something as if with clothingtr. Rare
- The mountain was robed in mist.
Images of robe
long loose outer garment often worn for ceremonies 
long loose garment for formal occasions 
loose garment worn at home
Expressions with robe
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make physical contact with the edge of someone's robe respectfully
She tried to touch the hem of the rabbi's robe for a blessing.
long, formal clothing worn by royalty or officials at ceremonies
The king wore his robe of state at the coronation.
loose garment worn for relaxation at home
She wore a lounging robe while reading a book.
put on ceremonial or formal clothing
The judge will don the robe before the court session.
loose garment worn for sleeping
She put on her night robe before going to bed.
loose garment worn over nightwear or after bathing
She wore a robe-de-chambre after her shower.
show great respect or admiration to someone
He would kiss the hem of her robe in gratitude.
small blanket covering legs when seated
She tucked the lap robe over her knees.
nobles with judicial or administrative roles in France
The nobles of the robe held significant power in the court.
Origin of robe
French, robe (garment)
Examples of robe in a sentence
Graduates donned their robes for the commencement. She donned a silk robe for the ceremony. The priest's robe was adorned with gold embroidery. He lounged in his robe all morning. The robe was soft and comfortable against her skin. The priest robed for the ceremony.
He robed in traditional attire for the event. The trees were robed in autumn colors. The statue was robed in shadows at dusk.
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- French:robe, revêtir, ...
- German:Robe, einkleiden, ...
- Italian:toga, vestirsi, ...
- Spanish:toga, vestirse, ...
- Portuguese:toga, vestir-se, ...
- Chinese:礼袍, 穿上礼服, ...
- Japanese:ローブ, 衣装を着る, ...
- Arabic:رِدَاء, اِرْتَدَى, ...
- Hebrew:גְלִימָה, לִלְבּוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:мантия, облачаться, ...
- Ukrainian:мантія, одягати, ...
- Hindi:चोगा, वस्त्र पहनना, ...
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