bathe
verb (used with object)
to immerse (all or part of the body) in water or some other liquid, for cleansing, refreshment, etc.
bathes
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pluralof bathe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof bathe (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
batheverb (used with object)to immerse (all or part of the body) in water or some other liquid, for cleansing, refreshment, etc.
Example Sentences
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Inspired by traditional Indian cooking and Southeast Asian flavors, this Food52 recipe bathes and simmers sautéed heads of romaine in a delicious mixture of gingery coconut milk, fresh lime juice and fish sauce.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The newly installed modern lighting bathes the room in a warm, cathedral-like glow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
It turns out Ashton Kutcher bathes on the regular after all, trend stories be damned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
She's holding a container of ice-cold, artificial cerebrospinal fluid, which mimics the liquid that bathes the brain and spinal cord.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
The globe light holds and bathes each scene, and it can be assumed that at the curve where the light stops is a solid foundation.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
