garb vs clothe

garb is a noun but clothe is not a noun.

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

As verbs, garb and clothe are synonyms defined as:

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

garb (noun)	clothe (noun)
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

garb (verb)	clothe (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