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bathe
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- pronunciation:
- beIth
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
bathes, bathing, bathed |
definition 1: |
to give a bath to; wash.
- synonyms:
- wash
- similar words:
- clean, cleanse, rinse, soak
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definition 2: |
to cover or surround.
The lake was bathed in moonlight.- synonyms:
- cover, envelop, surround
- similar words:
- coat, wrap
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definition 3: |
to take a bath.
- synonyms:
- wash
- similar words:
- shower, soak
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definition 4: |
to go swimming.
We bathed in the creek behind my house.- synonyms:
- swim
- similar words:
- splash, wade
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related words: |
envelop, wash |
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derivations: |
bather (n.), bathing (n.) |
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