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 …—
John Milton
John Milton
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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His players, by contrast, basked in the spectacle of it all.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Sheinbaum, the Jewish -- that’s a first for a president here too -- former mayor of Mexico City with a Ph.D. in engineering, won’t have long to bask in her win.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Why the West Coast is the best coast Long sandy beaches, expansive deserts, theme parks, snowcapped peaks, Chinatowns, hot springs, seals that bask on cityside piers, glacial lakes, tacos and forests that stay green all year long.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Take the Wawona Tunnel on Highway 41 and bask in glorious views of the valley, Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Bridalveil Falls.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Sheinbaum, the Jewish -- that’s a first for a president here too -- former mayor of Mexico City with a Ph.D. in engineering, won’t have long to bask in her win.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Why the West Coast is the best coast Long sandy beaches, expansive deserts, theme parks, snowcapped peaks, Chinatowns, hot springs, seals that bask on cityside piers, glacial lakes, tacos and forests that stay green all year long.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Take the Wawona Tunnel on Highway 41 and bask in glorious views of the valley, Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Bridalveil Falls.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 11 Jun. 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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