Synonyms of take
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as in to hold 
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as in to have
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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as in to buy
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as in to accommodate
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as in to work
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as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in to get
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in to kill
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
what's your take on the announcement that the senior vice president is taking an early retirement?
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
because there were so many winners of the jackpot, each person's take will be smaller than expected
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as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
despite its contemporary setting, this take on King Lear isn't particularly novel or insightful
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Recent Examples of take
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Kansas City is set to take another hard look at the ongoing problem of vacant buildings and land across the city and coordinate steps to get empty properties back to use for housing, businesses or amenities.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The £68 menu is generous and precise, balancing big, traditional flavors with truly inventive new takes—including his ‘Ode to the Wilding Women’ from his recent appearance on Great British Menu.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Only once did the Lions get a runner to second -- in the bottom of third after a two-out throwing error by the Lutheran South shortstop allowing batter Garrison St. Romain to take the extra base.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Kansas City is set to take another hard look at the ongoing problem of vacant buildings and land across the city and coordinate steps to get empty properties back to use for housing, businesses or amenities.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Noun
The late Richard Parry-Jones, who rose to CTO over at rival Ford, had a similar take: vehicle dynamics matter.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The £68 menu is generous and precise, balancing big, traditional flavors with truly inventive new takes—including his ‘Ode to the Wilding Women’ from his recent appearance on Great British Menu.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Particularly in less densely populated parts of America, plenty of government officials and citizens still hold a grudge over the way businesses and schools were temporarily shut down.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Only seven qualified American League hitters have a lower one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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However, my hand has real diamond support, with even the club jack potentially pulling its weight, and my spades are poor.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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That, plus more demanding processors, higher burst rates, and video modes, means mirrorless cameras get less battery life than DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Guests can choose from Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Suites, the latter occupying half a carriage and featuring a Victorian-style bathtub.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Established in January 2023, my store aims to be a welcoming sanctuary, more than just a place to buy books.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Planning a vacation is the ideal excuse to buy a whole new closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Typically, people need pharmaceutical assistance to recover from parasites, Sullivan says, but there aren’t as many treatments available for Giardia as there are Cryptosporidium.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Compost piles that smell bad usually have poor airflow, excess moisture, or an imbalance of ingredients that needs to be corrected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Instead of buying an ebike and having to charge its battery at home or carry a charger around to top-up at an accommodating cafe, Yamaha set up ENYRING to offer a battery swap alternative.—
Paul Ridden
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Truman graduated from Texas Tech six months ago and now works for the Texas Senate under Senator Brian Birdwell on the border security committee.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The job demanded long hours on my feet and working with my hands.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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