Bathe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /beɪð/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bathe is a verb meaning (intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
Meaning
(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.
- (transitive) To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
- (transitive) To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.
- (figuratively, transitive and intransitive) To cover or surround.
- (intransitive) To sunbathe.
- (British, colloquial) The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.
Example Sentences
The nurse bathed his wound with a sponge.
The incoming tides bathed the coral reef.
She bathed her eyes with liquid to remove the stinging chemical.
We bathe our baby before going to bed; other parents do it in the morning if they have time.
Word Forms
- bathes
- bathing
- bathed
Synonyms for bathe
Depending on context, synonyms include bath.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bath, wash, lave, brush, pool, shower.
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