brook

🇺🇸 /brʊk/ 🇬🇧 /brʊk/
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noun
R

A small stream of water.

We crossed a babbling brook on our way to the forest.

verb
R

To tolerate or accept something.

She would not brook any delays in the project.

translation

n. A small stream of water.
v. To tolerate or accept something.

Word Forms

3rd Present brooks
Past brooked
Perfect brooked
Progressive brooking
Plural brooks