brooks Meaning & Definition
/bɹʊks/
What Does Brooks Mean?
As a noun, brooks means plural of brook. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of brook. As a verb, it means To use; enjoy; have the full employment of.
Quick Facts About Brooks
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɹʊks// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | apply, employ and utilize |
Brooks Definition (Noun)
- plural of brook
Brooks as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brook
Verb
- To use; enjoy; have the full employment of.
- To earn; deserve.
- To bear; endure; support; put up with; tolerate (usually used in the negative, with an abstract noun as object).
I will not brook any disobedience. I will brook no refusal. I will brook no impertinence.
Noun
- A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
- A water meadow.
- (in the plural) Low, marshy ground.
Synonyms of Brooks
Brooks synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Brooks
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Brooks in a Sentence
I will not brook any disobedience. I will brook no refusal. I will brook no impertinence.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Brooks
Brooks Pronunciation
You say brooks as //bɹʊks//. It has 1 syllable.