Bathe: meaning, definitions and examples

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bathe

 

[ beษชรฐ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

taking a bath

To immerse oneself in water for cleansing or refreshing purposes. It involves washing the body with soap or shampoo and rinsing with water. Bathing can be done in a bathtub, shower, or natural body of water.

Synonyms

cleanse, shower, wash

Examples of usage

  • I like to bathe in the bathtub after a long day at work.
  • She bathes her baby every night before bedtime.
  • They decided to bathe in the river on a hot summer day.
Context #2 | Verb

exposing something to water or liquid

To cover or immerse something in liquid. It can involve soaking an object in water or giving it a liquid treatment. Bathing an object can be done for cleaning, dyeing, or other purposes.

Synonyms

drench, immerse, submerge

Examples of usage

  • The chef bathes the meat in a marinade before cooking.
  • She bathed the cloth in a solution to remove the stain.
Context #3 | Noun

a place for bathing

A container or area specifically designed for bathing. It includes bathtubs, showers, hot tubs, or pools. Bathing facilities are commonly found in homes, hotels, and recreational centers.

Synonyms

bathroom, shower room, spa

Examples of usage

  • The hotel room had a luxurious marble bath.
  • We installed a new bathtub in our bathroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "bathe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banhar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช baden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mandi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฟะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ…paฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๆตดใ™ใ‚‹ (ใซใ‚…ใ†ใ‚ˆใใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se baigner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฑarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑkanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์š•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุญู…ู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koupat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรบpaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—ๆพก (xว zวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baรฐa sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงimmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baรฑarse

Etymology

The word 'bathe' has its origins in the Old English word 'bรฆรฐan', which means 'to immerse in water'. The concept of bathing has been a common practice across various cultures throughout history. From ancient Roman baths to modern-day spa treatments, the act of bathing has been associated with cleanliness, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

See also: bath, bathing, bathroom.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,403, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.