B2 verb Littéraire

brook

/brʊk/

To tolerate, endure, or allow something, especially something unpleasant or oppositional. It is most frequently used in negative constructions, such as saying someone will 'brook no' interference or delay.

Exemples

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1

He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.

He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.

2

The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.

The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.

3

My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.

My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.

Famille de mots

Verb
brook
Apparenté
tolerance
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.

Quiz rapide

The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brook

Exemples

1

He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.

everyday

He will brook no delay in the completion of the project.

2

The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.

formal

The supreme court will brook no violation of constitutional rights.

3

My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.

informal

My parents wouldn't brook any backtalk when we were growing up.

4

The scientific method brooks no deviation from established empirical standards.

academic

The scientific method brooks no deviation from established empirical standards.

5

The board of directors will brook no competition from the newly formed startup.

business

The board of directors will brook no competition from the newly formed startup.

Famille de mots

Verb
brook
Apparenté
tolerance

Collocations courantes

brook no delay not allow any lateness
brook no interference not allow others to get involved
brook no opposition not allow anyone to disagree
brook no rivals not allow any competitors
brook no nonsense not allow foolish behavior

Phrases Courantes

brook no delay

to require immediate action without excuse

brook no argument

to refuse to listen to any disagreement

will not brook

will not tolerate

Souvent confondu avec

brook vs brook (noun)

The noun refers to a small natural stream of water, while the verb means to tolerate.

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Notes d'usage

This verb is almost exclusively used in the negative, typically followed by the word 'no'. It is considered high-level, literary, or formal English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use it in a positive sense, such as 'I can brook your help,' which is incorrect; it should only be used when refusing to allow something.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'brook' (stream) that is so strong it 'brooks no' obstacles in its path—it simply won't let anything stop it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'brūcan', which originally meant to use, enjoy, or possess.

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb Typically used as: [Subject] + brooks + no + [Noun] Often found in the future tense or with modal verbs
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Contexte culturel

The word is often used in political or historical contexts to describe authoritative leaders who demand absolute obedience.

Quiz rapide

The captain was a strict man who would _____ no disobedience from his crew.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brook

Mots lis

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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