betake Meaning & Definition
What Does Betake Mean?
Betake is a verb that means To take over to; take across (to); deliver. It is also used to mean To seize; lay hold of; take.
Quick Facts About Betake
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bɪˈteɪk/ |
| Synonyms | wend |
| Verb forms | betakes, betaking, betook, betaken |
Betake Definition (Verb)
- To take over to; take across (to); deliver.
- To seize; lay hold of; take.
- To take oneself to; go or move; repair; resort; have recourse.
- To commit to a specified action.
- To commend or entrust to; to commit to.
- To take oneself.
Verb
- To beteach.
Synonyms of Betake
Betake synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
betake (third-person singular simple present betakes, present participle betaking, simple past betook, past participle betaken)
Words That Rhyme With Betake
Origin of Betake
Origin 1: From Middle English bitaken, equivalent to be- + take. Cognate with Danish betage (“to take, deprive, cut off”), Swedish beta (“to take, deprive, cut off”).
Origin 2: From Middle English betaken, bitaken, in form equivalent to be- + take, however, in sense from betæcen, betechen (“to beteach”). More at beteach.
Common Questions About Betake
What part of speech is betake?
Betake is a verb.
What is another word for betake?
Close synonyms of betake are wend. See the full list of betake synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of betake?
The past tense of betake is betook and the past participle is betaken. The present participle is betaking.