Definition of brook - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
water bodyUK small natural stream of fresh waterUK
- The brook flowed gently through the forest.
Verb
1.
enduranceDated UK endure or tolerate something unpleasantDated UK
- She would brook no criticism from anyone.
2.
authorityDated not accept interference or oppositionDated
- He brooks no interference in his decisions.
Images of brook
small natural stream of fresh water
Expressions with brook
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not tolerate any postponement or hesitation
The manager brooks no delay in meeting deadlines.
not tolerate any disagreement or opposition
The manager brooks no argument when it comes to safety rules.
not tolerate any form of interference
The manager brooks no interference in his department.
not tolerate any disagreement or resistance
The manager brooks no opposition to his plans.
small stream with a gentle, continuous sound
We sat by the babbling brook and relaxed.
freshwater fish valued for food and sport
Brook trout are popular among anglers for their fight.
Origin of brook
Old English, brūcan (use)
Terms with brook included in their meaning
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watercourse
small stream or brook
nature
small stream or brook
geography
short form for a small stream or brook
animal
north american freshwater fish with spots often called brook trout
natural source
pure natural water from a stream or brook
water
stream or brook in a valley
small water body
small stream or brook
nature
small stream or brook
Examples of brook in a sentence
The brook's water was crystal clear. He would brook no interference in his plans. They could not brook any delay in the project. The manager will brook no delays in the project. She brooks no dissent during meetings.
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- French:ruisseau, tolérer, ...
- German:Bach, dulden, ...
- Italian:ruscello, tollerare, ...
- Spanish:riachuelo, tolerar, ...
- Portuguese:ribeiro, tolerar, ...
- Chinese:溪流, 容忍, ...
- Japanese:小川, 我慢する, ...
- Arabic:جدول, تَحَمَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּלֶג, לָשֵׂאת, ...
- Russian:ручей, терпеть, ...
- Ukrainian:струмок, терпіти, ...
- Hindi:छोटी धारा, सहन करना, ...
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