bask
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verb \ˈbask\Definition of BASK
intransitive verb
1
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
2
: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment <basked in the spotlight>
transitive verb
obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat
See Examples of BASK
- We sat basking in the sun.
- Tourists were basking on the beaches.
- He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
Origin of BASK
Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath
First Known Use: 14th century
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