Crape

/kɹeɪp/

Synonyms for "crape" (12 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Noun(1 words)
Verb(1 words)

Strong matches (3)

Noun(2 words)
crepe fabricfrench pancake
Verb(1 words)

Related words (6)

Verb(4 words)
mourningsackcloth and ashes

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: crepe, black, crepe, crepe fabric, crimp.
  • Sentence evidence is available for crape, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "crape".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "crape"

Keep "crape" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "crape" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "crape", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "crape" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

16 entries

More specific

3 entries
crepe back satincrepe de chinecrepe georgette

Collocations

6 entries
crape de chinecrape dresscrape fabriccrepe de chinecrepe fabriccrepe georgette

Inflections

1 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The snow-flake appeared larger and larger, and at last took the form of a lady dressed in the finest white crape, her attire being composed of millions of star-like particles. She was exquisitely fair and delicate, but entirely of ice, glittering, dazzling ice; her eyes gleamed like two bright stars.

Source: tatoeba (3752984)

She admires the pink blossoms of the Crape Myrtle the town planted in front of her house four years ago.

Source: tatoeba (11997376)

a machine for craping silk

Source: wiktionary

July 24, 1786, Frances Burney (aka Madame d'Arblay), diary the hour for curling and craping the hair

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "crape"?

Closest matches include crepe, black, crepe, crepe fabric, crimp.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "crape"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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