Word
brooks
Phoneticsbrooks
US/ˈbɹʊks/
UK/bɹˈʊks/
Definition
v. to allow or accept something, usually something you do not like.
v. to tolerate or allow something, typically used in negative constructions or formal contexts.
Examples
“The children played by the shallow brooks in the forest.”
“After the heavy spring rains, the dry beds in the valley turned into rushing brooks that fed the local lake.”
“The landscape is defined by a network of narrow brooks that meander through the meadows, providing a constant source of water for the local wildlife throughout the summer months.”
Examples
simple
“The children played by the shallow brooks in the forest.”
contextual
“After the heavy spring rains, the dry beds in the valley turned into rushing brooks that fed the local lake.”
complex
“The landscape is defined by a network of narrow brooks that meander through the meadows, providing a constant source of water for the local wildlife throughout the summer months.”
Usage
Typically used in the third-person singular with a negative like 'no' or 'little'.
Teaching tip
This verb is almost exclusively found in formal writing or period literature, often in the phrase 'brooks no delay' or 'brooks no interference'.
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