bathe

bathe · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Wash oneself or someone else in a bath or shower.

  2. 2.

    [British]Swim or spend time in the sea or a pool.

  3. 3.

    Wash or soak something to clean or soothe it.

  4. 4.

    Cover or flood with light or water.

Phrases & expressions

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    bathed in light — Flooded or covered with light.
  • •
    bathed in sweat — Covered with perspiration.
  • •
    bathe someone's wounds — Clean and treat injuries.

Related words

See also: bath, shower, swim, wash
Synonyms: cleanse, soak, swim, wash

Etymology

From Old English bathian ("to wash, bathe"), related to baeth ("bath").