English

bask

bæsk
Meaning: to sit or lie in a relaxed way in a warm place
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base bask
3rd person singular present basks
Present participle basking
Past basked
Will future will bask
Going-to future going to bask
Imperative negative don't bask / do not bask

Example

The cat liked to bask in the sun on the windowsill.
The cat liked to bask in the sun on the windowsill.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with 'in the sun'. Figuratively, it means to enjoy attention or approval ('bask in glory').

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