robe
gb/ɹˈoʊb/ us/ɹˈoʊb/
A2
English
~ 4700
köntös, palást, talár, beöltöztet, palástba öltöztet, talárba öltöztet
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to wear [a robe]
She wrapped herself in a warm bath robe after the shower.
Zuhanyzás után meleg köntösbe burkolózott.
The judge entered the courtroom wearing a black robe.
A bíró fekete talárban lépett be a tárgyalóterembe.
He bought a silk robe for lounging at home.
Graduates wore blue robes during the ceremony.
The priest's white robe flowed as he walked.
Learner examples
I put on my robe after I wash.
Mosakodás után felveszem a köntösömet.
The man wears a black robe in court.
A férfi fekete talárt visel a bíróságon.
She has a soft red robe.
The students wear robes at graduation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'robe' with 'dress'; 'robe' is generally looser and not form-fitting like a dress.
Meaning
A long, loose outer garment
Collocations
bath robe
|ceremonial robe
|silk robe
|judicial robe
|white robe
Synonyms
gown (Often used for formal dresses or official garments, but can overlap in meaning for ceremonial clothing.)
|
cloak (A loose outer garment, usually sleeveless and worn outdoors.)
Antonyms
undress (The state of not wearing clothes; opposite of being clothed in a robe.)
Themes
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A long, loose coat or gown that covers most of the body, often worn at home or for special events.
A long, loose piece of clothing that covers the body, often worn for warmth, comfort, or ceremonial purposes.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to robe [someone]
The attendants robed the bishop before the service.
A segítők a szertartás előtt palástba öltöztették a püspököt.
She was robed in white for the coronation.
A koronázásra fehér díszruhába öltöztették.
They robed the actors in medieval costumes for the play.
Learner examples
They robe the king before the party.
A királyt az ünnepség előtt díszruhába öltöztetik.
The woman is robed in white.
A nő fehérbe van öltözve.
We will robe him for the show.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'robe' (verb) with 'wrap' or 'cover'; here it specifically means dressing in a robe-like garment.
Meaning
To put a robe on someone
Collocations
robe the priest
|robe the graduate
|robe the official
Synonyms
dress (A general term for putting clothes on; 'robe' is more specific to robes or ceremonial garments.)
Antonyms
disrobe (To remove clothing, especially robes.)
Themes
clothing
|ceremony
|daily_life
Definition
To put a long, loose coat or gown on someone.
To dress someone in a robe or similar loose outer garment, especially for ceremonial or formal purposes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
robe
IPA
GB/ɹˈoʊb/
US/ɹˈoʊb/
Syllables & stress
robe (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (robe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: robe
- Plural: robes
Verb
- Base: robe
- 3rd Person Singular: robes
- Present Participle: robing
- Past: robed
Word family
Forms
robes
noun
robing
verb
robed
verb
Core family
bathrobe
noun
Related words
wardrobe
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
disrobe
verb
Expressions
bath robe
1/bˈæθ ɹˈoʊb/
fixed phrase
Garment worn after bathing
A long, loose coat you wear after taking a bath or shower.
Examples
- She hung her bath robe on the hook after drying off.
- He bought a fluffy bath robe for winter mornings.
ceremonial robe
1/sˌɛɹɪmˈoʊniəl ɹˈoʊb/
fixed phrase
Special garment for ceremonies
A long coat or gown worn at important events like graduations or religious services.
Examples
- Graduates wore ceremonial robes during the ceremony.
- The priest's ceremonial robe was decorated with gold thread.
judicial robe
1/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəl ɹˈoʊb/
fixed phrase
Garment worn by judges in court
A long black coat that judges wear in court.
Examples
- The judge adjusted his judicial robe before starting the trial.
- Judicial robes are a tradition in many countries.