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betook

[ bih-took ]

verb

  1. the simple past tense of betake.


betook

/ bɪˈtʊk /

verb

  1. See betake
    the past tense of betake


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Example Sentences

His lordship retired shortly to his study, Hetton and Mr. Haggard betook themselves to the billiard-room.

He accordingly betook himself to London, where he had social resources which would, perhaps, make exile endurable.

To this address he betook himself on the morning of his arrival, but found that his friend had changed his abode.

That lady turned her back upon him, and betook herself on the spur of the moment to Maude's room, determined to "have it out."

Whiles some returned to the hall where they had passed the night, others betook them to the gardens and orchards.

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