bathe

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verb

ˈbāt͟h

bathed; bathing

Synonyms of bathe next

transitive verb

: moisten, wet

: to wash in a liquid (such as water)

: to apply water or a liquid medicament to

: to flow along the edge of : lave

: to suffuse with or as if with light

intransitive verb

: to take a bath

: to go swimming

: to become immersed or absorbed

bather

ˈbā-t͟hər

noun

bathe

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noun

British : bath entry 1 sense 1

British : swim, dip

Example Sentences

Verb the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them Noun We went for a bathe in the sea.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Start in your own yard Birds Birds, who need water for bathing and drinking, are particularly drawn to the sight and sound of moving water. —

Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 15 May 2023 Self-exams are a way to remain vigilant about changes to the breasts that may be noticed during routine activity, or while bathing and getting dressed. —

Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 14 May 2023 There, a doctor recommended that Diane be moved out of Reed Place and into a local nursing home called Eventide, which would help with daily activities like bathing and eating. —

Katie Engelhart, New York Times, 9 May 2023 The Ancient Greeks used to visit natural springs to recharge; legend has it that Hercules bathed in them to rest and regain his strength between his Labors. —

Daliah Singer, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2023 When staff is stretched thin, every staff member must work more quickly to carry out important tasks like administering medications, bathing residents, changing adult diapers and moving residents into beds or wheelchairs. —

Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 1 May 2023 Grossman pointed out that witch culture is traditionally bathed in strong aesthetics: crystals, stones, incense, flowing gowns. —

Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023 The weather- and rust-resistant bird bath will last for season after season so your dad can enjoy watching the birds play and bathe in the water. —

Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023 Today spectators sit in lane-side bleachers, bathed in blue light for a pleasing TV background. —

Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2023 See More

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