basking

Verb

bask (third-person singular simple present basks, present participle basking, simple past and past participle basked)

1. (intransitive, usually) To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
   • to bask in the sun
   1. (intransitive, usually) To expose oneself to heat, especially sunlight, in order to raise body temperature, as a form of thermoregulation.
      • My lizard likes to spend his days basking on the stone near the lamp.
2. (figuratively, intransitive, usually) To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness.
   • to bask in someone’s favour

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