basked; basking; basks
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
obsolete
: to warm by continued exposure to heat
… basks at the fire his hairy strength …—
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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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The four spend their leisurely days lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails and basking in the sun: a postcard ready image of what a multi-ethnic French family can look like.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Eager to seize both a potential policy opportunity and bask in a rare celebrity-adjacent spotlight, lawmakers in both parties have already begun offering up bills slashing various government agencies and directly addressing Mr. Musk on his social media platform.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The holiday season often sees families gather around the TV set, whether to bask in the glow of a digital yule log or watch cheesy movies like Hot Frosty.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Eager to seize both a potential policy opportunity and bask in a rare celebrity-adjacent spotlight, lawmakers in both parties have already begun offering up bills slashing various government agencies and directly addressing Mr. Musk on his social media platform.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The holiday season often sees families gather around the TV set, whether to bask in the glow of a digital yule log or watch cheesy movies like Hot Frosty.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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bask
verb
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
bask in the sun
basked in their success
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