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brooks

The correct spelling is brooks.

How to pronounce brooks

verb

IPA: /bɹʊks/

Say it like: Broo-ks

The correct spelling is brooks. To use; enjoy; have the full employment of. For example: "I will not brook any disobedience.   I will brook no refusal.   I will brook no impertinence."

Usage Examples

I will not brook any disobedience.   I will brook no refusal.   I will brook no impertinence.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To use; enjoy; have the full employment of.
  2. 2.To earn; deserve.
  3. 3.To bear; endure; support; put up with; tolerate (usually used in the negative, with an abstract noun as object).

noun

  1. 1.A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
  2. 2.A water meadow.
  3. 3.(in the plural) Low, marshy ground.

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