Word
abrook
Definition
v. to tolerate or accept something, especially something that is difficult or unpleasant. You use this when you want to say someone cannot stand a situation but still has to deal with it.
v. to tolerate or endure something, particularly a situation that is difficult or unpleasant. Often used in the negative to indicate that a person cannot accept a condition.
Examples
“He cannot abrook any criticism of his work.”
“The manager refused to abrook any further delays on the construction site.”
“A true professional must be able to abrook the intense pressure of a high-stakes tournament without showing any sign of fatigue to the audience.”
Examples
simple
“He cannot abrook any criticism of his work.”
contextual
“The manager refused to abrook any further delays on the construction site.”
complex
“A true professional must be able to abrook the intense pressure of a high-stakes tournament without showing any sign of fatigue to the audience.”
Etymology
From a- + brook (“to endure”). Compare Old English ābrūcan (“to eat”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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