BATHE Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

bathe

verb

ˈbāt͟h

Definition of bathe

as in to wash

to flow along or against the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores

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as in to drown

to make wet bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them

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as in to illumine

to supply with light the walls of the canyon were bathed with the warm rays of the setting sun

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Recent Examples of bathe Providing clean water for bathing in sheltered, clean bird baths. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 Wiping down shower walls after bathing, repairing dripping faucets, and allowing sinks and tubs to dry between uses can all make a noticeable difference. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Wide planks of the pale wood line the floors, bathing them in ample sunlight from floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch the entire length—over 120 feet—of the condo’s curved wall. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathe

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Oh, and definitely hit up Fishetarian (two minutes down the road) for a killer Dungeness crab melt and Captain Davey’s Espresso (also just two minutes down the road) for an affogato to wash it all down.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that infects food that has come into contact with human feces, most commonly when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water.

— Savannah Peters, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

When Rodri collected his Golden Ball award, having been voted player of the tournament, the Argentina supporters drowned it out with chants for Messi.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
But they were outnumbered three or four to one by Argentina fans, who drowned them out with long flat roars whenever their team repelled a Spanish shot, or bundled a player off the pitch.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of drown

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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Geraldine walked over to Felix and Jane’s for fish soup, through long autumn shadows in the park, haze rising like smoke from the grass, illumined by the low sun.

— Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of illumine

Verb

Yet, for this current phase, having a clear bullseye may help crystalize the timeline and illuminate bipartisan Capitol Hill strategies if the July blitz stalls.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In a World Cup that was so often illuminated by the game’s biggest stars, glory was claimed by the strongest collective.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of illuminate

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There are many ways to water these plants, of course, but which method is the best?

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
When high temperatures are preventing fruit set, continue watering consistently and focus on keeping your tomato plants healthy until cooler weather returns.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Definition of water

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Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.

— Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
However, a handful of the rocket’s 33 Raptor engines failed to light at the vehicle’s ignition, and therefore the launch attempt was aborted automatically.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of light

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Businesses that had never flooded before were suddenly underwater.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
At some point in the mid-1850s, the river Padma suddenly carved a new path through the village of his ancestors in modern-day Bangladesh, flooding their homes and scattering them across the Indian subcontinent.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

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