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bask

verb
\ ˈbask How to pronounce bask (audio) \
basked; basking; basks

Definition of bask

intransitive verb

1 : to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere basking in the warmth of the sun
2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment basked in the spotlight

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat … basks at the fire his hairy strength …— John Milton
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Examples of bask in a Sentence

We sat basking in the sun. Tourists were basking on the beaches. He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 Last year at this time, the Vikings were still basking in their NFC championship appearance, and under the impression that Cousins was the missing piece in that humbling loss at Philadelphia. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, "John Shipley: Vikings have a lot to prove after going bust in 2018," 4 Sep. 2019 Slipping numbers Not every candidate was basking in strong numbers. — John Fritze, USA TODAY, "Debate bounce? Trump effect? Who is winning the race for 2020 campaign cash," 16 July 2019 Neil Armstrong was never one to bask in the moon’s glow, no matter how badly the world wanted him to. — David Whitley, orlandosentinel.com, "Neil Armstrong rode quickly and quietly into the sunset after Apollo 11," 10 May 2019 Exactly one year ago, President Trump was basking in the unusually positive reviews from his first address to Congress. — Margaret Hartmann, Daily Intelligencer, "The Complete History of President Trump’s Feud With Jeff Sessions," 1 Mar. 2018 As Mongeau and Paul bask in pre-marital bliss, Thorne is also content with her love life. — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "Bella Thorne Reveals She and Ex Tana Mongeau 'Are No Longer Good': 'She Broke Girl Code'," 17 July 2019 Brian is now a two-time champion, while Long and McDonald bask in the glow of their first titles. — Avi Creditor, SI.com, "SI’s 24 USWNT Commemorative Digital Covers," 12 July 2019 And though some people are still basking in vacation mode, others are back to work. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "The 13 Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Yara Shahidi Goes Raver, Chanel Models Have Fun, and More," 5 Jan. 2019 J'Aime, for her part, appears to be basking in the limelight. — Leah Asmelash And Nadeem Muaddi, CNN, "7-Eleven pledges $7,111 to college fund of baby born on 7-11 at 7:11 pm, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces," 20 July 2019

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First Known Use of bask

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

History and Etymology for bask

Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

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bask

verb
How to pronounce bask (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of bask

: to lie or relax happily in a bright and warm place
: to enjoy the attention and good feelings expressed by others

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bask

verb
\ ˈbask How to pronounce bask (audio) \
basked; basking

Kids Definition of bask

1 : to lie or relax in pleasantly warm surroundings Reptiles often bask in the sun.
2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment The winners were basking in their success.

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