English dictionary
take
/t/eI/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
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That which is taken; especially, the quantity of fish captured at one haul or catch.
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preposition
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Taken.
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verb
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carry out
ExamplesTake action.
Take steps.
Take vengeance.
Synonyms runSource: WordNet 3.0
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require (time or space)
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take somebody somewhere
ExamplesCan you take me to the main entrance?
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get into one's hands, take physically
ExamplesTake a cookie!
Can you take this bag, please.
Synonyms get hold ofSource: WordNet 3.0
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take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
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interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
ExamplesHow should I take this message?
You can't take credit for this!
Synonyms readSource: WordNet 3.0
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
ExamplesTake these letters to the boss.
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take into one's possession
ExamplesI'll take three salmon steaks.
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travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
ExamplesHe takes the bus to work.
She takes Route 1 to Newark.
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pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
ExamplesTake any one of these cards.
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receive willingly something given or offered
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assume, as of positions or roles
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
ExamplesTake the case of China.
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require as useful, just, or proper
ExamplesIt takes nerve to do what she did.
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experience or feel or submit to
ExamplesTake a test.
Take the plunge.
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make a film or photograph of something
ExamplesTake a scene.
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remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
ExamplesTake the gun from your pocket.
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serve oneself to, or consume regularly
ExamplesI don't take sugar in my coffee.
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accept or undergo, often unwillingly
Synonyms submitSource: WordNet 3.0
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make use of or accept for some purpose
ExamplesTake a risk.
Take an opportunity.
Synonyms acceptSource: WordNet 3.0
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take by force
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occupy or take on
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admit into a group or community
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ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
ExamplesTake a pulse.
A reading was taken of the earth's tremors.
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be a student of a certain subject
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take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
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head into a specified direction
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point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
ExamplesTake a swipe at one's opponent.
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be seized or affected in a specified way
ExamplesTake sick.
Be taken drunk.
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have with oneself; have on one's person
ExamplesShe always takes an umbrella.
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engage for service under a term of contract
ExamplesShall we take a guide in Rome?
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receive or obtain regularly
ExamplesWe take the Times every day.
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buy, select
ExamplesI'll take a pound of that sausage.
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to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
ExamplesTake shelter from the storm.
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have sex with; archaic use
ExamplesHe had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable.
Synonyms haveSource: WordNet 3.0
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lay claim to; as of an idea
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be designed to hold or take
ExamplesThis surface will not take the dye.
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be capable of holding or containing
ExamplesThis box won't take all the items.
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develop a habit
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proceed along in a vehicle
Synonyms driveSource: WordNet 3.0
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obtain by winning
ExamplesWinner takes all.
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be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
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In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands, or otherwise; to grasp; to get into one's hold or possession; to procure; to seize and carry away; to convey.
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To take hold; to fix upon anything; to have the natural or intended effect; to accomplish a purpose; as, he was inoculated, but the virus did not <i>take</i>.
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To make a picture, photograph, or the like, of; as, to <i>take</i> a group or a scene.
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