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verb (betakes, betaking, betook, betaken)
- (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
- (context, reflexive, archaic) To commit to a specified action.
Etymology: From be- + take.
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