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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Fans from every corner of the globe descended upon the city, not only to witness her live but to bask in the culture surrounding it.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Cozy wooden tables and booths adorned with petite bouquets bask in the light of huge windows, and a cabinet displaying sculptures and paintings of bluebirds — gifts from customers, owner Jane Zieha said — looms large.
—Alison Booth, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Balance island adventures on St. Vincent with time spent basking in the beauty of the Grenadines.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Much to their amazement, those as far south as the Florida Keys and the Bahamas were able to bask in the colorful glowing light that radiated into the skies.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Cozy wooden tables and booths adorned with petite bouquets bask in the light of huge windows, and a cabinet displaying sculptures and paintings of bluebirds — gifts from customers, owner Jane Zieha said — looms large.
—Alison Booth, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Balance island adventures on St. Vincent with time spent basking in the beauty of the Grenadines.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Much to their amazement, those as far south as the Florida Keys and the Bahamas were able to bask in the colorful glowing light that radiated into the skies.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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