bask vs devour
devour vs baskbask and devour both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bask | No | No | Yes | No |
| devour | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
devour is a hyponym of
bask; that is, devour is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
bask:
- bask: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- devour: enjoy avidly
Other hyponyms of bask include
feast one's eyes.
| bask (verb) | devour (verb) |
|---|---|
| be exposed | eat greedily |
| derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | eat up completely, as with great appetite |
| to consume | |
| enjoy avidly |
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