beek Meaning & Definition
What Does Beek Mean?
As a verb, beek means To expose to a source of heat for warmth and pleasure. It can also mean To season by exposure to heat, usually used of wood. As a noun, it means Clipping of beekeeper.
Word Facts for Beek
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | beeks |
| Verb forms | beeks, beeking, beeked |
Beek Definition (Verb)
- To expose to a source of heat for warmth and pleasure.
- To season by exposure to heat, usually used of wood.
- To enjoy exposure to warmth; bask.
Beek as a Noun
- Clipping of beekeeper.
Synonyms of Beek
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Beek synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
beek (third-person singular simple present beeks, present participle beeking, simple past and past participle beeked)
beek (plural beeks)
Words That Rhyme With Beek
Origin of Beek
Origin 1: From Middle English beken (“to warm, expose to heat; keep oneself warm; season (wood) with heat”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps a northern variant of Middle English *bechen, from Old English *bēċan (“to foment”), from Proto-West Germanic *bōkijan (“to warm”), from Proto-Germanic *bōkijaną (“to warm”), causative of Proto-Germanic *bakaną (“to bake”). Cognate with Scots beke, beik (“to warm, bask”).
Origin 2: Clipping of beekeeper.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beek
Is beek a verb or a noun?
Beek is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of beek?
The plural of beek is beeks.
What is the past tense of beek?
The past tense of beek is beeked. The present participle is beeking.