take
take /ˈteɪk/
noun
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The act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
(
take
)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
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The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
(
issue
, payoff
, take
, proceeds
, return
, takings
, yield
)
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
The average return was about 5%
the average return was about 5%
verb
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(
)
Carry out
(
take
)
carry out
Take action
take action
Take steps
take steps
Take vengeance
take vengeance
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()
Require (time or space)
(
use up
, occupy
, take
)
require (time or space)
It took three hours to get to work this morning
It took three hours to get to work this morning
This event occupied a very short time
This event occupied a very short time
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()
Take somebody somewhere
(
conduct
, direct
, guide
, lead
, take
)
take somebody somewhere
We lead him to our chief
We lead him to our chief
Can you take me to the main entrance?
can you take me to the main entrance?
He conducted us to the palace
He conducted us to the palace
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()
Get into one's hands, take physically
(
get hold of
, take
)
get into one's hands, take physically
Take a cookie!
Take a cookie!
Can you take this bag, please
Can you take this bag, please
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()
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
(
adopt
, acquire
, take on
, assume
, take
)
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
His voice took on a sad tone
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
The story took a new turn
He adopted an air of superiority
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
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()
Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
(
read
, take
)
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
I read this address as a satire
I read this address as a satire
How should I take this message?
How should I take this message?
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()
Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
(
convey
, take
, bring
)
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Bring me the box from the other room
Bring me the box from the other room
Take these letters to the boss
Take these letters to the boss
This brings me to the main point
This brings me to the main point
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()
Take into one's possession
(
take
)
take into one's possession
We are taking an orphan from Romania
We are taking an orphan from Romania
I'll take three salmon steaks
I'll take three salmon steaks
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()
Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
(
pick out
, take
, select
, choose
)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Take any one of these cards
Take any one of these cards
Choose a good husband for your daughter
Choose a good husband for your daughter
She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
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()
Travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
(
take
)
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
He takes the bus to work
He takes the bus to work
She takes Route 1 to Newark
She takes Route 1 to Newark
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()
Receive willingly something given or offered
(
have
, take
, accept
)
receive willingly something given or offered
The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter
I won't have this dog in my house!
I won't have this dog in my house!
Please accept my present
Please accept my present
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()
Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
(
deal
, look at
, take
, consider
)
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
Take the case of China
Take the case of China
Consider the following case
Consider the following case
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()
Assume, as of positions or roles
(
occupy
, fill
, take
)
assume, as of positions or roles
She took the job as director of development
She took the job as director of development
He occupies the position of manager
he occupies the position of manager
The young prince will soon occupy the throne
the young prince will soon occupy the throne
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()
Experience, feel or submit to
(
take
)
experience, feel or submit to
Take a test
Take a test
Take the plunge
Take the plunge
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()
Require as useful, just, or proper
(
ask
, postulate
, involve
, call for
, demand
, necessitate
, need
, require
, take
)
require as useful, just, or proper
It takes nerve to do what she did
It takes nerve to do what she did
Success usually requires hard work
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
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()
Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
(
withdraw
, take away
, take
, remove
)
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Remove a threat
remove a threat
Remove a wrapper
remove a wrapper
Remove the dirty dishes from the table
Remove the dirty dishes from the table
Take the gun from your pocket
take the gun from your pocket
This machine withdraws heat from the environment
This machine withdraws heat from the environment
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()
Make a film or photograph of something
(
film
, shoot
, take
)
make a film or photograph of something
Take a scene
take a scene
Shoot a movie
shoot a movie
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()
Accept or undergo, often unwillingly
(
submit
, take
)
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
We took a pay cut
We took a pay cut
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()
Serve oneself to, or consume regularly
(
take in
, ingest
, consume
, have
, take
)
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Have another bowl of chicken soup!
Have another bowl of chicken soup!
I don't take sugar in my coffee
I don't take sugar in my coffee
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()
Make use of or accept for some purpose
(
accept
, take
)
make use of or accept for some purpose
Take a risk
take a risk
Take an opportunity
take an opportunity
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()
Take by force
(
take
)
take by force
Hitler took the Baltic Republics
Hitler took the Baltic Republics
The army took the fort on the hill
The army took the fort on the hill
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()
Occupy or take on
(
strike
, take up
, assume
, take
)
occupy or take on
He assumes the lotus position
He assumes the lotus position
She took her seat on the stage
She took her seat on the stage
We took our seats in the orchestra
We took our seats in the orchestra
She took up her position behind the tree
She took up her position behind the tree
Strike a pose
strike a pose
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()
Admit into a group or community
(
admit
, take on
, accept
, take
)
admit into a group or community
Accept students for graduate study
accept students for graduate study
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
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()
Ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
(
take
)
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
Take a pulse
take a pulse
A reading was taken of the earth's tremors
A reading was taken of the earth's tremors
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()
Be a student of a certain subject
(
learn
, read
, take
, study
)
be a student of a certain subject
She is reading for the bar exam
She is reading for the bar exam
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()
Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
(
exact
, claim
, take
)
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
The accident claimed three lives
the accident claimed three lives
The hard work took its toll on her
The hard work took its toll on her
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()
Be seized or affected in a specified way
(
take
)
be seized or affected in a specified way
Take sick
take sick
Be taken drunk
be taken drunk
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()
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
(
take aim
, train
, take
, aim
, direct
)
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Please don't aim at your little brother!
Please don't aim at your little brother!
He trained his gun on the burglar
He trained his gun on the burglar
Don't train your camera on the women
Don't train your camera on the women
Take a swipe at one's opponent
Take a swipe at one's opponent
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()
Head into a specified direction
(
make
, take
)
head into a specified direction
The escaped convict took to the hills
The escaped convict took to the hills
We made for the mountains
We made for the mountains
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()
Engage for service under a term of contract
(
charter
, engage
, hire
, lease
, rent
, take
)
engage for service under a term of contract
We took an apartment on a quiet street
We took an apartment on a quiet street
Let's rent a car
Let's rent a car
Shall we take a guide in Rome?
Shall we take a guide in Rome?
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()
Have with oneself; have on one's person
(
pack
, take
, carry
)
have with oneself; have on one's person
She always takes an umbrella
She always takes an umbrella
I always carry money
I always carry money
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
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()
Lay claim to; as of an idea
(
take
, claim
)
lay claim to; as of an idea
She took credit for the whole idea
She took credit for the whole idea
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()
Have sex with; archaic use
(
take
, have
)
have sex with; archaic use
He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
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()
To get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
(
take
)
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
Take shelter from the storm
take shelter from the storm
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()
Buy, select
(
take
)
buy, select
I'll take a pound of that sausage
I'll take a pound of that sausage
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()
Receive or obtain regularly
(
subscribe
, subscribe to
, take
)
receive or obtain regularly
We take the Times every day
We take the Times every day
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Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
(
take
, contract
, get
)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
He got AIDS
He got AIDS
She came down with pneumonia
She came down with pneumonia
She took a chill
She took a chill
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Obtain by winning
(
take
)
obtain by winning
Winner takes all
Winner takes all
He took first prize
He took first prize
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(driving) proceed along in a vehicle
(
drive
, take
)
(driving) proceed along in a vehicle
We drive the turnpike to work
We drive the turnpike to work
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Develop a habit
(
take
)
develop a habit
He took to visiting bars
He took to visiting bars
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Be capable of holding or containing
(
contain
, take
, hold
)
be capable of holding or containing
This box won't take all the items
This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
The flask holds one gallon
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Be designed to hold or take
(
accept
, take
)
be designed to hold or take
This surface will not take the dye
This surface will not take the dye
