to immerse (all or part of the body) in water or some other liquid, for cleansing, refreshment, etc.

to wet; wash.

to moisten or suffuse with any liquid.

to apply water or other liquid to, with a sponge, cloth, etc.

to bathe a wound.

to wash over or against, as by the action of the sea, a river, etc.

incoming tides bathing the coral reef.

to cover or surround

a shaft of sunlight bathing the room; a morning fog bathing the city.

to take a bath or sunbath.

to swim for pleasure.

to be covered or surrounded as if with water.

British . the act of bathing, esp. in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.