Synonyms for

Bathe

Verb / beɪð / Another word for bathe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take a bath or wash oneself.

Synonyms & similar words

bath shower cleanse soak rinse dip splish-splash swim lave scrub immerse douse submerge plunge drench saturate water clean wet

Synonyms by register

Formal

cleanse purify wash

Informal

wash up clean up scrub down

Literary

immerse ablute

Antonyms

dry dehydrate desiccate wither parch

Common collocations

  • bathe in sunlight
  • bathe in the sea
  • bathe a baby
  • bathe the dog
  • bathe in glory
  • bathe in the river
  • bathe in the ocean

Word family

noun bath
verb bathe
adjective bathed

Usage note

While 'bathe' can refer to washing any part of the body, it often implies a full immersion in water, such as in a bath or the sea. 'Wash' is a more general term.

Example sentences

  1. I love to bathe in the ocean.
  2. My mom tells me to bathe every day.
  3. I feel clean and refreshed after I bathe.
  4. I sometimes bathe with my rubber duckies.
  5. Can I bathe in the pool?

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