26984 words

bathe

7 definitions • 7 examples
1
to swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake:

Examples:

Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage.
2
to cover something with a liquid, especially in order to make part of the body feel better:

Examples:

I bathed my feet in salt water.
3
to cover something in a way that causes a pleasant feeling or appearance:

Examples:

In the afternoon the sun bathes the city in shades of pink and gold.
4
to wash in a bath or to wash someone in a bath
5
an occasion when you swim or spend time in water:

Examples:

I went for a bathe every evening.
6
to wash someone, usually with soap and water in a bathtub:

Examples:

[ T ] I had to change the kids’ diapers and feed them and bathe them.
7
to cover with a liquid, esp. as a treatment for pain or injury:

Examples:

I bathed my foot in warm salt water.
fig. The afternoon sun bathed the city in pink and gold.

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