Complete Definition of "betake"

English
Etymology
From be- + take.

Pronunciation
IPA|/bɪ�teɪk/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪk|-eɪk

Verb
en-verb|betakes|betaking|betook|betaken

  1. context|reflexive|archaic To go or move.

#*1885: I was glad of my arrival for I was wearied with the way, and yellow of face for weakness and want; but my plight was pitiable and I knew not whither to betake me. � Sir Richard Burton, The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Night 12

  1. context|reflexive|archaic To commit to a specified action.

Category:English irregular verbs

fa:betake
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