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bask

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Verb — To relax comfortably in warmth, especially sunlight.

How to use bask

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bask in the sun bask in glory bask in praise

Etymology

From Middle English basken, from Old Norse baðask, "to bathe oneself" — a doublet of bathe.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bask” mean?

The word “bask” means to relax comfortably in warmth, especially sunlight. In plain terms, to relax in warmth, or to enjoy soaking up praise or attention.

How do you pronounce “bask”?

“Bask” is pronounced bahsk (/bæsk/ in IPA).

How do you use “bask” in a sentence?

Here is “bask” used in a sentence: “The lizard basked on a warm rock in the midday sun.”

What part of speech is “bask”?

“Bask” is a verb.

Where does the word “bask” come from?

The word “bask” comes from Middle English. From Middle English basken, from Old Norse baðask, "to bathe oneself" — a doublet of bathe.

How many meanings does “bask” have?

“Bask” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to relax comfortably in warmth, especially sunlight.

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