Attire vs Robe - What's the difference?

Attire is a related term of robe.

is .

a long, formal dress worn only on special occasions.

(en noun)

One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.

He was wearing his formal attire .

(heraldiccharge) The single horn of a deer or stag.

To dress or garb.

We will attire him in fine clothing so he can make a good impression.

He stood there, attired in his best clothes, waiting for applause.

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(en noun)

A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

* Shakespeare

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all.

(US) The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

To clothe someone in a robe.

* berobed

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