Brook
Pronunciation: /ˈbrʊk/
Brook (noun)
- A small, natural stream of water, usually smaller than a river.
Examples
- The children played near the brook.
- A bridge crossed over the brook.
Common collocations: babbling brook, cross a brook, near the brook, brook no dissent, brook interference
Brook (verb)
- To allow or accept something, usually unpleasant or difficult.
Examples
- She would not brook any interference.
- He could not brook such behavior.