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
Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Mujahideen Brigades took part in the October 7 attacks alongside Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups and took hostage some of the most high-profile captives, including a family whose suffering became a symbol of the attack.
—Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Given that some past Presidents, including Barack Obama, managed to shrink the deficit relative to G.D.P. without a crisis in the bond market, that’s a somewhat reductionist take.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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His patience is thinner, as well, with MLS referees taking the brunt of Messi’s anger.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Mujahideen Brigades took part in the October 7 attacks alongside Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups and took hostage some of the most high-profile captives, including a family whose suffering became a symbol of the attack.
—Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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But for a different take, there are sleep experts like Dr. Justin Fiala, a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Given that some past Presidents, including Barack Obama, managed to shrink the deficit relative to G.D.P. without a crisis in the bond market, that’s a somewhat reductionist take.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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About 20 protesters stood at the entrance wearing shirts and holding signs with Christian messaging.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2025
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Toothless holds his own alongside Hiccup, even as the actor appears in what look more like sets than bona fide locations.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Drew cited that Formula E eco-friendly car racing now has 500 million fans as an example.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Their most recent release, Hop, earned them the distinction of being the first artist to have their first six charting albums debut at No. 1, according to Billboard.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Christina Aguilera didn't let the haters get her down early in her career.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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His parents weren't totally aware of his unusual spot to get a few hours of rest.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The number Ferrari chose for the debut is 51, which was the number of the winning Ferrari in 2023, when the marque won Le Mans for the first time in almost 60 years.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Canada has been in discussions with the European Union to join an EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment, including fighter jets, in Europe.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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People are not buying our cars because a celebrity is driving it.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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Y’all need to take y’all minds out of the TikTok world and get to the real bag.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
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The applicant should be able to enrich their application without feeling like there needs to be a start-up on their resume or a death in their family.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Many offshore banks can accommodate multiple currencies, enhancing diversification and your ability to take advantage of fluctuating currency markets.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In the nearly 20 years since the show's conclusion, the loyal fanbase has pushed for a revival, and Cranston was working behind the scenes to deliver just that.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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McCarthy worked with former tour mate Depeche Mode’s Alan Wilder on the side project Recoil, and collaborated with techno producer Terence Fixmer.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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