unrobe
Definition
- Verb:
- To remove one's robe or clothing: "unrobe" means to take off a robe or formal garment, often in a ceremonial or theatrical context.
- To disrobe: To undress, especially in a formal or deliberate manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- The judge unrobed after the court session ended. (The judge removed his robe after finishing his duties.)
- The actor unrobed backstage before leaving the theatre. (The performer removed his costume in the dressing area.)
Advanced Usage
"to unrobe oneself": a reflexive construction meaning to remove one's own robe.
- He unrobed himself slowly, revealing his formal attire underneath. (He took off his robe in a deliberate manner.)
Ceremonial context: Often used in settings where robes are symbols of authority or office, such as in legal, academic, or religious ceremonies.
- The priest unrobed after the wedding ceremony. (The priest removed his liturgical vestments.)
Variants and Related Words
Unrobing (n): the act of removing a robe.
- The unrobing of the choir members took place in the vestry. (The removal of their robes happened in the side room.)
Robe (n): a long, loose outer garment.
- She wore a silk robe over her pajamas. (A comfortable garment for lounging.)
Synonyms
- Disrobe: to remove clothing, especially in a formal or ceremonial way.
- Undress: to take off one's clothes (more general).
- Unclothe: to remove clothing (formal or literary).
Phrasal Verbs
- (None common for "unrobe"; the verb is typically used alone.)
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms are associated with "unrobe"; it is a straightforward verb.)