clothe vs apparel

clothe is not a noun while apparel is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clothe	No	No	Yes	No
apparel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, clothe and apparel are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of clothe include dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog.

clothe (noun)	apparel (noun)
	clothing in general

clothe (verb)	apparel (verb)
provide with clothes or put clothes on	provide with clothes or put clothes on
cover as if with clothing
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors