BATHE Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

bathe

verb

ˈbāt͟h

Definition of bathe

as in to wash

to flow along or against the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores

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as in to drown

to make wet bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them

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as in to illumine

to supply with light the walls of the canyon were bathed with the warm rays of the setting sun

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Recent Examples of bathe Day broke, bathing everything in light, and so great was the vitality of the early-morning sun that even the unhappy city seemed to smile a wan, sad smile. — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 While pets don't require bathing as frequently as their human owners, infrequent baths can intensify that natural smell. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 The Norwegians have come out in full force at AT&T Stadium with the stands bathed in red outside of a few swatches of orange for Ivory Coast fans. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors New York City apartment kitchens are infamously small, and often bathed in white in an attempt to expand the look. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathe

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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

The death marked the fourth fatal drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026, according to the patrol’s data.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

Definition of drown

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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Geraldine walked over to Felix and Jane’s for fish soup, through long autumn shadows in the park, haze rising like smoke from the grass, illumined by the low sun.

— Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of illumine

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Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of wet

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From the deck, Pawlak could see lightning illuminating the coastline like a fireworks show.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
What to read next Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Reflect Orbital's vision is to deliver light on demand to solar power plants at night and to illuminate warzones and areas struck by natural disasters.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of illuminate

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In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Water Right Plants grown in hanging baskets may need to be watered daily or even more often during extreme heat.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of water

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Passionate Mars lights your 11th House of Friends and Community, forming a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Digital footage obtained by The Times showed large aerial fireworks lighted at close range, while another video showed fireworks being thrown by an unknown individual into the crowd.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of light

Verb

News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Video from the store's security camera captured the collapse, showing a portion of the roof fall near the bakery section as a deluge of water flooded the interior.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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