What is the difference between Rob and Robe and Rove?
What is the difference between Rob and Robe and Rove? :
Rob : (verb)
( 1 ) Take illegally
He was robbed of his cash and the cheque-book.
He robbed her of her share.
( 2 ) Deprive someone / something of what is expected or normal
Those cats robbed me of my sleep.
Robe : (noun)
( 1 ) Long loose outer garments
Many Arabs wear long flowing robes.
The King was wearing coronation robes.
Robe : (verb)
( 1 ) Dress someone / oneself in a robe
He was robes in a ceremonial gown.
Rove : (verb)
( 1 ) Roam
Wander without intending to reach a particular destination
Bands of hooligans were roving round the streets.