bathe
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1bathe
verb \ˈbāth\ bathed bath·ing
Definition of BATHE
transitive verb
2
: to wash in a liquid (as water)
3
: to apply water or a liquid medicament to
4
: to flow along the edge of : lave
5
: to suffuse with or as if with light
intransitive verb
1
: to take a bath
2
: to go swimming
3
: to become immersed or absorbed
— bath·er \ˈbā-thər\ noun
See Examples of BATHE
- <the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores>
- <bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them>
Origin of BATHE
Middle English, from Old English bathian; akin to Old English bæth bath
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BATHE
2bathe
nounDefinition of BATHE
1
British : 1bath 1
Examples of BATHE
- We went for a bathe in the sea.
First Known Use of BATHE
1831
Learn More About BATHE
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up bathe? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
