bask
verb (used without object)
to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth.
basked
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past participleof bask.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof bask.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
baskverb (used without object)to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth.
Example Sentences
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With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.
From Slate ● May 20, 2026
Easter Road basked not just in the sunshine but in the anxiety of their guests, the unspeakable horror of having their league dream buffeted by their greatest rivals.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
News of a cease-fire ahead of the talks provided a global sigh of relief, and Pakistan basked in praise from around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
In the decade to come, Jackson basked in celebrity and international travel, including a controversial meeting with Yasser Arafat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
As Lydia tweeted and Instagrammed them, Dill smiling in each one, she basked in her relief.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
