Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Bask \Bask\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Basked} (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Basking}.] [ OScand. ba?ask to bathe one's self, or perh.
   bakask to bake one's self, sk being reflexive. See {Bath},
   n., {Bake}, v. t.]
   To lie in warmth; to be exposed to genial heat.

         Basks in the glare, and stems the tepid wave.
                                                  --Goldsmith.

Bask \Bask\, v. t.
   To warm by continued exposure to heat; to warm with genial
   heat.

         Basks at the fire his hairy strength.    --Milton.

Source : WordNet®

bask
     v 1: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take
          pleasure in; "She relished her fame and basked in her
          glory" [syn: {enjoy}, {relish}, {savor}, {savour}]
     2: be exposed; "The seals were basking in the sun"