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1bathe Listen to audio/ˈbeɪð/ verb
bathes; bathed; bath·ing
1 [no obj] chiefly US : to take a bath : to wash yourself in a bath
I always bathe [=(Brit) bath] in the morning.
2 [+ obj] chiefly US : to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)
We'll bathe [=(Brit) bath] the baby after she eats.
3 [no obj] somewhat old-fashioned : to swim for pleasure
We bathed [=swam] in the ocean.see also sunbathe
4 [+ obj] : to wash or rinse (a part of the body)
If the chemical comes in contact with the eyes, bathe the eyes with water for 10 minutes.
5 [+ obj] : to cover (an area or surface) with light
The moon bathed the town in light. = The town was bathed in moonlight.
bathed in sweat
: covered with sweat : very sweaty
He was bathed in sweat when he finished exercising.
— bath·er Listen to audio /ˈbeɪðɚ/ noun, plural bath·ers [count]
a beach crowded with bathers [=swimmers]
— bathing noun [noncount]
a beach where bathing [=swimming] is not allowed nude bathing I like to go bathing [=go swimming] on summer mornings before breakfast. a bathing cap [=a cap worn for swimming]

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