verb

array

To dress someone in impressive clothing.

The attendants array the performer in a richly embroidered robe.

Etymology

The older verb includes arranging or equipping. Dressing someone in impressive clothing treats the clothes as an arranged outfit with which the person is equipped.

More examples

She was arrayed in festival clothes.
They are arraying the actors for the procession.
He had been arrayed in ceremonial dress.

Forms

array · arrays · arrayed · arraying

Similar words

dress: The ordinary verb without ceremonial display.
robe: Specifically clothes someone in a robe.