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bask

bask

 
pronunciation:
baesk
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: basks, basking, basked
definition 1: to lie in or expose oneself to soothing warmth or atmosphere.
We lay on the warm sand and basked in the sun.
similar words:
wallow
definition 2: to experience and enjoy approval or favor.
He basked in his family's love.
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to expose to warmth or comfort (usu. used reflexively).
They basked themselves on the sun deck.
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