Betaken: meaning, definitions and examples
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betaken
[ bɪˈteɪ.kən ]
past participle
Betaken is the past participle form of the verb 'betake,' which means to go to or resort to a particular place, especially for refuge or safety. It indicates a state of having gone to a certain location either physically or metaphorically. The term is relatively archaic and is not commonly used in everyday language today. In literature, it can often imply seeking solace or a chosen destination in times of need.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had betaken herself to the countryside for relaxation.
- He had betaken his thoughts to distant memories.
- In times of trouble, many had betaken to the sanctuary of the church.
Translations
Translations of the word "betaken" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tomado
🇮🇳 ग्रहण किया
🇩🇪 angenommen
🇮🇩 diambil
🇺🇦 прийнято
🇵🇱 przyjęty
🇯🇵 受け入れられた
🇫🇷 accepté
🇪🇸 aceptado
🇹🇷 alınmış
🇰🇷 받아들여진
🇸🇦 مأخوذ
🇨🇿 přijatý
🇸🇰 prijatý
🇨🇳 被接受
🇸🇮 sprejet
🇮🇸 tekið
🇰🇿 қабылданған
🇬🇪 მიღებული
🇦🇿 qəbul edilmiş
🇲🇽 aceptado
Etymology
The word 'betaken' originated from the Middle English 'betaken,' which is derived from the Old English 'betacan,' meaning to commit or to give into someone's care. This comprises the prefix 'be-' and the root 'tacan' which means to take. The term evolved through historical usage, especially in literature and legal texts, to denote a shift in structure, where one would take themselves to a place of safety or refuge. Over centuries, the usage of 'betaken' has diminished in favor of simpler and more contemporary terms like 'go,' 'take,' or 'resort.' As language evolved, the need for more straightforward vocabulary led to the obsolescence of archaic terms, making 'betaken' a rare find outside of historical texts.