bask
word
Definition
To sit or lie in warmth and light, especially from the sun, and enjoy it. Can also mean to take great pleasure or pride in something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'in the sun' or 'in glory'. Formality is neutral or slightly literary. 'Bask in' is the common prepositional phrase when talking about pride or attention, e.g. 'bask in praise'. Rarely used in very casual speech.
Spanish: tomar el sol - disfrutarPortuguese (BR): tomar sol - aproveitarPortuguese (PT): apanhar sol - desfrutarChinese (Simplified): 沐浴 - 享受Chinese (Traditional): 沐浴 - 享受Hindi: धूप सेंकना - आनंद लेनाArabic: يستمتع بدفء الشمس - يستمتع
Example Sentences
The cat likes to bask in the afternoon sun.
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We went to the beach to bask in the sun.
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He enjoys basking in the warm light by the window.
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She loves to bask in compliments after a job well done.
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The city basked in the glow of its championship win.
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After the tough hike, we lay on the grass and just basked in the peace and quiet.
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