betook
Meanings
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Verb
To take or receive something, often unwillingly or reluctantly.
Synonyms
wend
Variants
List of all variants of betook that leads to same resultbetake , betaken , betakes , betaking , betook
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to take' or 'receive' in Old English. The spelling changed over time.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'betook' is not commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in literature and historical texts.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
surrender: Related concept: The act of giving up control or possession to another.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia 'betook herself' to a convent after her father's death.
How to Memorize "betook"
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visualize
- Visualize a person reluctantly accepting or taking an object.
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associate
- Associate the word with the act of receiving an unwelcome gift or burden.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by associating 'betook' with 'took a book'.
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