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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Corey Feldman, Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan were among the stars who took a moment to reflect on the major milestone
Feldman documented his nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon, where the 1985 movie was filmed
The Goonies turns 40!
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 8 June 2025
Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
In some of the takes, Cruise and Mission: Impossible writer-director Christopher McQuarrie outfitted the star with a 50-pound camera rig attached to his body, capturing a close-up of Ethan’s fall.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has taken the opposite approach in aiding Israel in a defensive capacity while considering launching offensive strikes against Tehran.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Corey Feldman, Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan were among the stars who took a moment to reflect on the major milestone
Feldman documented his nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon, where the 1985 movie was filmed
The Goonies turns 40!
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 8 June 2025
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My take is that the benefits of an ADAS outweigh the risks.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
In some of the takes, Cruise and Mission: Impossible writer-director Christopher McQuarrie outfitted the star with a 50-pound camera rig attached to his body, capturing a close-up of Ethan’s fall.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
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GoTo also holds a 22% stake in Bank Jago, an Indonesian digital bank.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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The mood was amplified by the Israeli attacks on Iran that began over the weekend when many of the initial receptions and gatherings were being held.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Elmhurst History Museum has big plans for a new outdoor public performance space that officially opened June 6 with a ribbon cutting and performance by musicians of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
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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That is the thrust of what Netanyahu has said by way of reason for the attack now – that intelligence shows that Iran was getting closer to a possible breakout status for a nuclear weapon.—
Javed Ali,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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There are a bunch of OTC ingredients to choose from, and each requires some cautious experimentation.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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For now, there’s been a ton of fun moments to choose from on the ice.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Built to draw travelers The concept for Mount Rushmore was proposed by historian Doane Robinson in 1923 as a bold way to draw tourists to the state as more people bought their first motor cars and roads were being expanded across the country.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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At the same time, central banks keep buying gold, continuing a trend that began years earlier.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The last thing that the president needs is for a dollar decline to add more inflationary pressure.—
Desmond Lachman,
National Review,
16 June 2025
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These deals can be common with co-conspirators whose testimony is needed or whose experience also involved being victimized by the main target of an investigation.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
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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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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The President of the United States works under the Constitution.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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