What does BATHE mean?

Definition of Bathe

Part of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. To wash oneself or someone else in a bath or shower (US: /beɪð/, UK: /bɑːð/).
2. To immerse oneself or someone else in water for pleasure or refreshment (US: /beɪð/, UK: /bɑːð/).
3. To expose oneself to something, especially water or sunlight (US: /beɪð/, UK: /bɑːð/).

Origin and Usage:

The word "bathe" originated from the Old English word "bæðan," which means "to bathe, wash, or plunge into water." The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms:

• Wash
• Shower
• Soak
• Immerse
• Dip

Related Words:

• Baths
• Bated
• Bates
• Baste
• Batty

Example Sentences:

• She likes to bathe in the ocean every morning.
• He asked his wife to bathe the children before dinner.
• The cat loves to bathe in the sun on the windowsill.