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bask |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bask \Bask\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Basked} (?); p. pr & vb n. {Basking}.] [ OScand ba?ask to bathe one's self or perh. bakask to bake one's self sk being reflexive. See {Bath}, n., {Bake}, v. t.] To lie in warmth; to be exposed to genial heat. Basks in the glare, and stems the tepid wave. --Goldsmith. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bask \Bask\, v. t. To warm by continued exposure to heat; to warm with genial heat. Basks at the fire his hairy strength. --Milton. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: bask v 1: derive or receive pleasure from get enjoyment from take pleasure in "She relished her fame and basked in her glory" [syn: {enjoy}, {relish}, {savor}, {savour}] 2: be exposed; "The seals were basking in the sun"
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