Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
betook
verb
/bɪˈtʊk/
Definition
To go to; to take oneself to a place.
Examples
- She betook herself to the mountains for a much-needed retreat.
- He betook his leave after the meeting concluded.
- In times of trouble, many betook to prayer as a source of comfort.
Meaning
The term ‘betook’ is an archaic form of the verb meaning to take oneself somewhere or to go to a certain place, often used in literary contexts.
Synonyms
- went
- departed
- took
