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Betake
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What's The Definition Of Betake?Synonyms | Synonyms for Betake: Related Terms | Find terms related to Betake: See Also | Betake In Webster's Dictionary \Be*take"\, v. t. [imp. {Betook}; p. p. {Betaken}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Betaking}.] [Pref. be- + take.]
1. To take or seize. [Obs.] --Spenser.
2. To have recourse to; to apply; to resort; to go; -- with a
reflexive pronoun.
They betook themselves to treaty and submission.
--Burke.
The rest, in imitation, to like arms Betook them.
--Milton.
Whither shall I betake me, where subsist? --Milton.
3. To commend or intrust to; to commit to. [Obs.]
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