Brook

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1. Verb

A natural stream of water smaller than a river or creek.

2. Verb

To use; to enjoy.

3. Verb

To bear; to endure; to put up with; to tolerate; as, young men can not brook restraint.

4. Verb

To deserve; to earn.

5. Noun

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer"
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