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adjective

Definition of brookednext
as in countenanced

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brooked

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verb

past tense of brook
as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult) I will not brook insults from my own employees

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brooked
  1. tolerated
  2. endured
  3. accepted
  4. legitimate
  5. sustained
  6. lawful
  7. appropriate
Verb
  • Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerated
Verb
  • The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of endured
Verb
  • Coincidentally, one of its most loyal fans, Mathew Meyers, saw the post, inspiring him to make an offer that the Morans later accepted.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Yoon soon after accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who was described as the architect of Yoon's plan.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepted
Adjective
  • He is seen as a more legitimate president for his second term after winning the popular vote.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Games where there needs to be a legitimate response and pushback. After being embarrassed 5-1 by the Boston Bruins on Saturday night — one of several lacklustre showings at Rogers Arena this season — the Vancouver Canucks had to show up with a strong effort against the Colorado Avalanche.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of legitimate
Verb
  • Racing greyhounds are often euthanized, either due to injuries sustained in races or because no one will take them in, per the AP.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Several demonstrators sustained injuries amid the confrontation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
Adjective
  • Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.
    Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The investigation uncovered an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of lawful
Adjective
  • Choose a style of dance appropriate for your fitness level and abilities.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Hernandez-Singh had to use a computer program to find the right color palette and help select an image appropriate for a wall of that size.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriate
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