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- pronunciation:
- baesk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| 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
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| definition 2: |
to experience and enjoy approval or favor.
He basked in his family's love. |
| related words: |
revel, wallow |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to expose to warmth or comfort (usu. used reflexively).
They basked themselves on the sun deck. |
| related words: |
enjoy |
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