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- DictionaryBrook/bro͝ok/
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- 1. a small stream: "the Lake District boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks"
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Learn the noun and verb meanings of brook, a word derived from Old English and related to enjoyment and use. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of brook.
BROOK definition: 1. a small stream: 2. to not allow or accept something, especially a difference of opinion or…. Learn more.
1. [ br oo k ] Phonetic (Standard) IPA. noun. a small, natural stream of fresh water. brook. 2. [ br oo k ] Phonetic (Standard) IPA. verb (used with object) to bear; suffer; tolerate: I will brook no interference. Synonyms: stomach, abide, endure, stand, take. Discover More. Other Words From. brook less adjective. brook like adjective.
Learn the meaning of brook as a noun (a small stream) and a verb (to not allow or accept something) with examples and pronunciation. Find out how to say brook in different languages and browse related words and phrases.
Brook can be a noun meaning a small stream of water, or a verb meaning to tolerate or put up with something. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of brook from various dictionaries and sources.
As a verb, brook is a rather stuffy word for "put up with." The lord of the manor might say, "I will brook no trespassing on my land." Brook is tailor-made for talking about what you won't stand for — it's always "brook no..." If you brook no criticism of your friend, it means you won't let people speak ill of her.
A brook is a small river. Learn how to pronounce, use and spell this word with pictures and sentences from Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
