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View usage for: (bɑːsk, bæsk) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense basks, present participle basking, past tense, past participle basked1. verbIf you bask in the sunshine, you lie somewhere sunny and enjoy the heat. All through the hot, still days of their holiday Amy basked in the sun. [VERB + in] Crocodiles bask on the small sandy beaches. [VERB] Synonyms: lie, relax, lounge, sprawl More Synonyms of bask 2. verbIf you bask in someone's approval, favour, or admiration, you greatly enjoy their positive reaction towards you. He has spent a month basking in the adulation of the fans back in Jamaica. [VERB + in] Livy smiled and basked in Rachel's approval. [VERB in noun] (bɑːsk) verb (intransitive; usually foll by in)1. to lie in or be exposed to pleasant warmth, esp that of the sun 2. to flourish or feel secure under some benevolent influence or favourable condition Word origin C14: from Old Norse bathask to bathe (bæsk; bɑsk) verb intransitive1. to warm oneself pleasantly, as in the sunlight 2. to enjoy a warm or pleasant feeling from being in a certain environment or situation to bask in someone's favor verb transitive3. Archaic to expose to warmth Word origin ME basken, to wallow (in blood): found only in Gower & Lydgate; < ?: modern use apparentlydue to Shakespeare's misunderstanding of Lydgate Examples of 'bask' in a sentencebask You can turn it on as you enter, bask in the heat instantly, then switch it off when you leave.It was refreshing to bask in the sun and just do odd jobs.To enhance the flavour of strawberries allow them to bask in the sunshine and go soft.Britain was not the only region basking in record heat.For most of the time to be in his company was to bask in the sun.This time last year we were basking in sunshine and temperatures had risen well above the average.Many resorts basked in glorious sunshine last week and fresh snow is expected this weekend.While one part of the globe shivers, other regions are basking in the sun.To the north and south of it, holidaymakers basked in glorious sunshine.Much of the country will bask in sunshine today, with the highest temperatures in the south.Last week was one when some basked in spring sunshine and bared arms whereas others were reluctant to take off gloves and scarves.It's a perfect place for basking in the sunshine and catching up on gossip.But the North will bask in sunshine with the odd shower.And yet it looked so promising this weekend, when much of the country basked in warm sunshine.CAMBRIDGE had snow exactly a year after basking in spring sun.If you feel your body could do with some toning before you bask in the sun, this could be for you.I would bask in the sun or next to an open fire and enjoy the very best life has to offer.She then toured tirelessly, often drawing bigger crowds than her husband and basking in approval ratings that normal politicians only dream of.Derby County fans still basking in the glory of their first league win of the season this week should enjoy it while it lasts.She relaxed into a beam of approval and I basked in its warmth.One of us would then plot a course, attempt to sail there and then abandon the helm to go and bask in the sun.He stands almost dazzled, like a freezing man basking in the sun 's rays.Shiraz and chardonnay are the two varieties most commonly grown, and right now they're basking in summer heat.We lie on the grass, soak up the morning sun, bask in the simple pleasure of a static cup of coffee. British English: bask VERB If you bask in the sunshine, you lie somewhere sunny and enjoy the heat. All through the hot, still days of their holiday they basked in the sun. - American English: bask
- Brazilian Portuguese: deitar-se ao sol
- Chinese: 晒太阳
- European Spanish: disfrutardel sol
- French: se prélasser
- German: sich aalen
- Italian: crogiolarsi
- Japanese: 日光浴をする
- Korean: 쬐다
- European Portuguese: deitar-se ao sol
- Latin American Spanish: disfrutar
Definition to lie in or be exposed (to pleasant warmth or sunshine) Crocodiles bask on the small sandy beaches. Synonyms lie about swim in warm yourself toast yourself Additional synonymsDefinition to be idle or lazy Fred lazed in an easy chair. Synonyms idle, lounge, hang around, loaf, stand around, lollDefinition to loiter or lounge around in an idle way She studied, and I just loafed around. Synonyms idle, hang around, take it easy, lie around, loiter, loll, laze, lounge around, doss (British, slang), veg out (slang), be indolent Definition to lounge in a lazy manner He lolled back in his comfortable chair. Synonyms lounge, relax, lean, slump, flop, sprawl, loaf, slouch, recline, outspan (South Africa) - basically
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