BASK


Meaning of BASK in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' bask

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1 : to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment < bask ed in the spotlight>

transitive verb obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.