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bathes

/beɪðz/

Meanings
verb
To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.

Examples :

"After playing in the muddy garden, the little boy bathes in the tub. "
body human action

Related Words

Illustration immerse

immerse verb

/ɪˈmɜː(ɹ)s/

To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.

"Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water."

Illustration stinging

stinging verb

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

Illustration surround

surround noun

/səˈɹaʊnd/

Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.

"The school's playground had a sturdy metal surround to keep children safe. "

Illustration oneself

oneself pronoun

/wʌnˈsɛlf/

A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.

"Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous."

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration intransitive

intransitive adjective

/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/

(grammar, of a verb) not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object

"The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

Illustration pleasure

pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

Illustration refreshment

refreshment noun

/ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/

The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.

"After a long hike, the cool lemonade was a welcome refreshment. "

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sunbathe noun

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪð/ /ˈsʌnˌbeɪθ/

A sunbathing session: a sunbath.

"After school, Maria enjoyed a pleasant sunbathe on the beach. "

Illustration immersion

immersion noun

/ɪˈmɝʒən/

The act of immersing or the condition of being immersed.

"Sentence: Studying abroad provides complete immersion in a new culture. "

Illustration transitive

transitive adjective

/ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/

Making a transit or passage.

"The transitive nature of the ferry allowed people to cross the river quickly. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "