bask

verb

\ ˈbask

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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In the closing days, Kemp basked in Trump’s glow, pulling out of a debate to attend a Sunday rally that drew thousands of boisterous Republicans to central Georgia to see Trump deplane from Air Force One. — Bill Barrow, The Seattle Times, "Ballot count not yet finished in Georgia governor’s race," 7 Nov. 2018 That rarefied air, in which only the truly spectacular exist, was exclusively his domain for a night — an occasion to bask in the glow of an outpouring of accolades. — Drew Sharp, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Red Wings 1998 Stanley Cup flashback: Steve Yzerman's legacy," 16 June 2018 Until now, Chicagoans haven’t had too many chances to bask in the summertime warmth. — Elyssa Cherney, chicagotribune.com, "Father's Day weekend will be dangerously hot, meteorologists warn," 14 June 2018 There’s a thrill in meeting anyone who’s reached a certain level of celebrity; the chance to bask in the ambient glow of art and fame and as-seen-on-TV. — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, "Remembering Anthony Bourdain: EW's unforgettable night out with the late chef and television host," 8 June 2018 So too today, for Americans who bask in the glory of their country. — F.h. Buckley, WSJ, "Make Free Riders Pay? Easier Said Than Done," 30 Aug. 2018 Multimillion-dollar classics, obscure-but-not-forgotten supercars, and legendary race cars make their way to the peninsula to bask in each other's reflected glory. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Infiniti looks to an all-electric future with the Prototype 10 concept," 23 Aug. 2018 Braun was there to bask in the glory after his Tuesday primary win. — Maureen Groppe, Indianapolis Star, "8 takeaways from Trump's speech at Elkhart rally," 11 May 2018 In some ways, Winfrey, 63, is the Democrats’ Trump: A business success, emotional and forthright, who basks in the television cameras that made her fortune. — Matthew Ormseth, courant.com, "Connecticut Is Listening To The Rumors About Oprah Running For President," 10 Jan. 2018

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