bathe

1 of 2verb

/beɪð/

Forms:bathes,bathing,bathed,bathed

1

to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it

Every evening, she likes to bathe in a warm bubble bath to relax.
The children eagerly run to the lake to bathe on hot summer days.
In some cultures, it is customary to bathe in cold water for health benefits.
After a long day at the beach, they return home to bathe and remove the sand.
He prefers to bathe in the morning to start his day feeling refreshed.

2

to spend time and swim in the water for enjoyment or recreation

We decided to bathe in the lake after our hike.
She loves to bathe in the ocean during the summer vacation.
They bathed in the pool to cool off after the hot day.
On weekends, the kids often bathe in the river near their house.
He likes to bathe in the sea early in the morning before breakfast.

3

to cover or surround something completely with a particular substance or quality

transitive

The room was bathed in soft, golden light as the sun set.
Her voice bathed the audience in comfort and calm.
The air was bathed in the scent of fresh flowers after the rain.
His words bathed her in a sense of reassurance and hope.
The city was bathed in the warm glow of the street lamps at night.