Definitions for betake

betake be·take

Spelling: [bih-teyk]
IPA: /bɪˈteɪk/

Betake is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in betake (abeekt).

Definitions for betake

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to go (usually used reflexively):
  2. Archaic. to resort or have recourse to.

Origin of betake

First recorded in 1175-1225, betake is from the Middle English word bitaken. See be-, take

Examples for betake

She knew at once that she must betake her to the Truth for refuge.

For a while after my reception, I proposed to betake myself to some secular calling.

To the bosom of the capital, to the foot of the throne, I will first betake my steps.

Therefore, I pray you go no further, but lie down and betake you to your rest.

Let them sink all our sailing vessels, we will betake ourselves to tugs.

All that he need do was to put on his hat and betake himself to his usual diversions.

Only go on, and betake thee hence to the courts of the queen.

Under such an impression, to what refuge shall he betake himself.

He was compelled to lay it aside, and betake himself to a stroll and a pipe.

When thou arisest I also arise; when thou settest I also betake myself to rest.

Word Value for betake
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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