Bath and bathe
In British English, the verb bath is used to mean 'wash oneself in a bath tub'.
• Children should bath regularly.
The verb bath is not used in American English. Instead, the expressions 'have a bath' or 'take a bath' are used.
• As I was feeling hot, I took a bath. In British English, bathe means 'swim for pleasure'. It is very formal. In an informal style, we use the expressions 'have a swim' or 'go for a swim'.
• He said he had a good bathe.
In American English, bathe is used to mean 'take a bath'.
• I always bathe before I go to bed. (= I always take a bath before I go to bed.) Note that to lie in the sun is to sunbathe.
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