bathe

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To bathe means to wash your body with water.

When we talk about bathing, it's usually about getting clean after a long day or using a hot tub to relax. People often have a bath at home in their own bathroom, where they fill the tub with warm or hot water and soak for a bit before scrubbing off soap. You might also bathe your pet, like a dog, if they get dirty outside. Some people even go to public baths or spas for a more luxurious experience.

How common is "bathe"?

Word bathe is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
(intransitive) To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.
(transitive) To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
Example: We bathe our baby before going to bed; other parents do it in the morning if they have time.
(transitive) To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.
Example: She bathed her eyes with liquid to remove the stinging chemical.
(figuratively, transitive and intransitive) To cover or surround.
Example: The room was bathed in moonlight.
(intransitive) To sunbathe.
Example: The women bathed in the sun.

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