bask (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /bæsk/
Definition
Lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation or pleasure.
Examples
Lizards often bask on hot rocks to regulate their body temperature.
We spent the entire afternoon basking in the golden Mediterranean sun.
The tourists were happy to bask on the beach after a long, cold winter.
How to Use bask
- bask in (prepositional phrase)
- To enjoy or take pleasure in a warm environment or positive attention. — "The hikers stopped to bask in the warmth of the afternoon sun."
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