Betake
verb
To go to a place or position.
He betook himself to a deserted island to live in solitude.
Often appears as...
- betake oneself
- betake to solitude
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To apply or devote oneself to something.
She decided to betake herself to studying for the final exam.
Often appears as...
- betake oneself to studying
- betake oneself to pursuing
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To go to a place or position.
He betook himself to a deserted island to live in solitude.
Often appears as...
- betake oneself
- betake to solitude
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To apply or devote oneself to something.
She decided to betake herself to studying for the final exam.
Often appears as...
- betake oneself to studying
- betake oneself to pursuing
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The verb 'betake' is rarely used in modern English and has an old-fashioned tone.
Seeking adventure, the young squire betook himself to the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated Action
'Betake' implies that a person takes themselves to a place through their own decision or action.
She betook herself to the library for some quiet study time.
Pro Tip 3/3Solitary Connotation
Often used when someone goes somewhere alone or for solitude.
He would betake himself to the woods for hours, enjoying the solitude.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The verb 'betake' is rarely used in modern English and has an old-fashioned tone.
Seeking adventure, the young squire betook himself to the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated Action
'Betake' implies that a person takes themselves to a place through their own decision or action.
She betook herself to the library for some quiet study time.
Pro Tip 3/3Solitary Connotation
Often used when someone goes somewhere alone or for solitude.
He would betake himself to the woods for hours, enjoying the solitude.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The verb 'betake' is rarely used in modern English and has an old-fashioned tone.
Seeking adventure, the young squire betook himself to the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated Action
'Betake' implies that a person takes themselves to a place through their own decision or action.
She betook herself to the library for some quiet study time.
Pro Tip 3/3Solitary Connotation
Often used when someone goes somewhere alone or for solitude.
He would betake himself to the woods for hours, enjoying the solitude.
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Quote examples
Donald Cargill
Scottish Clergyman
And for yourself, whatever there has been either of sin or duty, remember the one and forget the other, and betake yourself wholly to the mercy of God and the merit of Christ.
Quote examples
Donald Cargill
Scottish Clergyman
And for yourself, whatever there has been either of sin or duty, remember the one and forget the other, and betake yourself wholly to the mercy of God and the merit of Christ.
Example 1 of 1
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