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- [bih-too k]
- /bɪˈtʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-too k]
- /bɪˈtʊk/
Definitions of betook word
- verb betook simple past tense of betake. 1
- verb with object betook to cause to go (usually used reflexively): She betook herself to town. 1
- verb with object betook Archaic. to resort or have recourse to. 1
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Origin of betook
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, betake is from the Middle English word bitaken. See be-, take
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Parts of speech for Betook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
betook popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
betook usage trend in Literature
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