Bathe

Word BATHE
Character 5
Hyphenation bathe
Pronunciations /beɪð/

Definitions and meanings of "Bathe"

What do we mean by bathe?

To take a bath. intransitive verb

To go into the water for swimming or other recreation. intransitive verb

To become immersed in or as if in liquid. intransitive verb

To sunbathe. intransitive verb

To immerse in liquid; wet. intransitive verb

To wash in a liquid. intransitive verb

To apply a liquid to for healing or soothing purposes. intransitive verb

To seem to wash or pour over; suffuse. intransitive verb

The act of bathing; the immersion of the body in water: as, to take one's usual bathe. Edinburgh Rev. noun

To place in a bath; immerse in water or other fluid, for cleanliness, health, or pleasure.

To apply water or other liquid to with a sponge, cloth, or the like, generally for therapeutic purposes.

To water moisten, or suffuse with any liquid.

To immerse in or surround with anything analogous to water: as, bathed in sunlight.

In zoology, to tint; tinge in a uniform manner, giving the appearance of one color seen through another: as, black bathed with purple, brown bathed with rosy, etc.

To take a bath; be in water or other liquid; go into water to bathe one's self.

To be immersed or surrounded as if with water.

To bathe one's self; to take a bath or baths. intransitive verb

To immerse or cover one's self, as in a bath. intransitive verb

To bask in the sun. intransitive verb

The immersion of the body in water. noun

The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bathe

The word "bathe" in example sentences

Court scratches out couple's $100,000 lotto win RAIL worker Bale Kuzmanovski thought he had struck gold when he matched a picture of a swimmer to the word "bathe" on his instant scratch card. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The scratch card machine at Mr Kuzmanovski's local newsagent claimed the word "bathe" matched a bathtub and not a swimmer. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Consequently, the only appropriate way for Spaniards to bathe is "from the knees down." ❋ Unknown (2008)

Watching her bathe was a sensual event in and of itself. ❋ Cynthia Diane Thornton (2011)

Guided by a sage named Noot, one who from the beginning had been appointed to her service and that of another -- thou, O Holly, wast that man -- she found the essence in which to bathe is to outlive Generations, Faiths, and ❋ Henry Rider Haggard (1890)

At Shendy, on the contrary, they are greatly dreaded; the Arabs and the slaves and females, who repair to the shore of the river near the town every morning and evening to wash their linen, and fill their water-skins for the supply of the town, are obliged to be continually on the alert, and such as bathe take care not to proceed to any great distance into the river. ❋ Unknown (2004)

It was typical of Adele and her elfin fancies to "bathe" rather than "wash" her face and hands in the brook, when there was a sink with running water (brook water) right outside the lodge door. ❋ Arensberg, Ann, 1937- (1999)

They had to rub 'er down an' bathe 'er feet in hot mustard-water, an' it was all they could do to keep 'er from crossin' over, hand in hand, with Ben, an 'leavin' the boodle to anybody that 'u'd pick it up. ❋ Unknown (1888)

At Trout Point, you can "bathe" in the woods and read a good book and eat exquisite locally grown food (cooked for you by the owners) and your cellphone won't work no matter how hard you punch its buttons. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The swimmer did not match the word '' bathe '', it argued. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He saw a picture of a swimmer next to the word '' bathe '' - a winning match. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The couple argued in court that '' bathe '' meaning '' swim '' was the definition given in at least four dictionaries sold in Australia. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We don't often bathe him at home, but this time it was absolutely necessary. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“Having someone bathe you is a very enjoyable experience,” Ridge commented idly. ❋ Janet Dailey (2011)

He was then borne to the river and rowed across to a favorite garden to bathe and rest. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

The eastern sea is there, just beyond the horizon, waiting for us to bathe our feet in its waters. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

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