bathe

[beɪð]

bathe Definition

• 1. to wash yourself or someone else in a bath or shower
• 2. to 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

• shower
• cleanse
• soak
• dip
• swim

Antonyms for bathe

• dirty
• dry

Phrases with bathe

• take a bath

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

  Example

  I'm going to take a bath and relax.

• bathe in the sun

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

  Example

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

• bathe in the glory

  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.