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Definition bask in British English

bask verb

[intransitive] verb
/bɑːsk/
1

to relax and enjoy yourself by lying in the sun

Example

A group of grey seals were basking on a rock.

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1.1

if a place is basking in sunshine or high temperatures, the weather is hot and sunny

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Example

For now, she is content to bask in her newfound fame.

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Definition bask in British English