bathe

[beɪð]

bathe Definition

  • 1to wash yourself or someone else in a bath or shower
  • 2to swim or play in water

Using bathe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bathe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I usually bathe in the morning.

  • Example

    She loves to bathe in the sea.

  • Example

    He bathed his son before putting him to bed.

  • Example

    The dog needs to be bathed.

bathe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bathe

Antonyms for bathe

Phrases with bathe

  • to wash yourself by sitting or lying in a bath filled with water

    Example

    I'm going to take a bath and relax.

  • to lie or sit in the sun for a period of time

    Example

    She spent the afternoon bathing in the sun on the beach.

  • to enjoy the attention and praise that you are receiving

    Example

    After winning the championship, the team basked in the glory of their success.

Origins of bathe

from Old English 'bæðan', meaning 'to immerse, dip, soak'

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Summary: bathe in Brief

The verb 'bathe' [beɪð] means to wash oneself or someone else in a bath or shower, or to swim or play in water. It can be used in phrases like 'take a bath' or 'bathe in the sun.' 'Bathe in the glory' is an idiom that means to enjoy the attention and praise that you are receiving.