AskDefine | Define betake

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English

Etymology

From be- + take.

Pronunciation

  • /bɪˈteɪk/
  • Rhymes: -eɪk

Verb

  1. In the context of "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
  2. In the context of "reflexive|archaic": To commit to a specified action.
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