betake

[ bih-teyk ]

verb (used with object),be·took

[bih-took], /bɪˈtʊk/, be·tak·en, be·tak·ing.

to cause to go (usually used reflexively): She betook herself to town.
Archaic. to resort or have recourse to.

Origin of betake

First recorded in 1175–1225, betake is from the Middle English word bitaken.See be-, take

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How to use betake in a sentence

And so betaking themselves to prayers, they besought him, that the sin which had been committed might be forgotten.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
Betaking themselves oft to deserted places, they each consulted his own medicine.
The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
And he talked something of betaking himself to the nearest hotel after we landed, and waiting for the next boat down the river.
Pencil Sketches | Eliza Leslie
There betaking himself to the severest penances, the great Brahmana sought the protection of the Sun.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
And now, safe from his sharp eyes, the initiated will be betaking themselves to the place of meeting.
The Green Book | Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for betake

betake

/ (bɪˈteɪk) /

verb-takes, -taking, -took or -taken (tr)

betake oneself to go; move
archaic to apply (oneself) to

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