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basks

UK/bɑːsks//bæsks/

basks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bask.

Meaning of bask

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

See all 5 meanings of bask

Phrases with basks

Words that rhyme with basks

Questions about basks

What is basks the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Basks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bask.
How do you pronounce basks?
Basks is pronounced /bɑːsks/ (UK).

Words near basks in the dictionary

  1. basking shark
  2. basking sharks
  3. baskings
  4. Baskins
  5. Baskish
  6. basks
  7. basks in the sunshine
  8. baskt
  9. BASL
  10. baslard
  11. Basle

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