brooked 1 of 2

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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  1. tolerated
  2. endured
  3. accepted
  4. legitimate
  5. sustained
  6. lawful
  7. appropriate
Verb
  • For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerated
Verb
  • The Jewish community has long endured violence and antisemitism, Klugman said, and has taken measures to better secure its synagogues and temples across North America.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That endeavor went nowhere, but their partnership endured.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of endured
Verb
  • The black cat just accepted it.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Working holiday light strands may also be accepted at donation sites such as Goodwill and Salvation Army resale shops.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 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
  • This process guarantees that all advertisements are from legitimate, reliable companies only.
    Michael Fox, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of legitimate
Verb
  • An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Dell sustained a torn ACL and additional damage, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
Adjective
  • Federal officials, including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and FAA, emphasized that the uptick in sightings involves a mix of lawful drones, other aircraft, and stars.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The case centered on Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco in 1873 to Chinese parents who were lawful permanent residents.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lawful
Adjective
  • Leaders must assess whether a decision is strategic, tactical, or operational to determine the appropriate level of involvement.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What's an appropriate way teachers and adults can be involved? All eligible contest entries must be written, recorded and produced by students.
    Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriate
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