betook
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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So last week, to discuss this necessary monster, mayors, professors, doctors, businessmen betook themselves to St. Louis, to the 32d annual convention of the National Municipal League.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cashier Cardoso betook himself to a Rio hospital where he was reported resting under the care of a staff physician, his brother.
From Time Magazine Archive
That night, after the Saud dinner, Jack Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson betook themselves to a party given by the President's sister, Eunice Shriver.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Chamberlain betook him to his residence in Morpeth Mansions.
From Time Magazine Archive
Alyce betook herself to the cottage door, ready to run from this horror.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
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