ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Beduke

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To make a duke..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To make a duke.
  2. (reflexive) To behave or dress as a duke.

Example Sentences

I could name (reverently) a dozen illustrious men abundantly dowered with intellectual poverty, anyone of whom could beduke and enrich the obscurest ignobleman in the fierce democracy of letters by merely blaring abroad the praise of his books.
Like a simple American citizen beduking himself in his lodge.

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When Should You Use Beduke?

Use beduke when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does beduke mean?

Beduke means (transitive) To make a duke..

What is a synonym for beduke?

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What is the opposite of beduke?

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How do you use beduke in a sentence?

I could name (reverently) a dozen illustrious men abundantly dowered with intellectual poverty, anyone of whom could beduke and enrich the obscurest ignobleman in the fierce democracy of letters by merely blaring abroad the praise of his books.

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