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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How many cases are there in North Dakota? North Dakota, which hadn’t seen measles since 2011, was up to 34 cases as of June 6, but has held steady since.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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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In addition to having extra savings, users also benefit from an enhanced shopping experience.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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And the God, who is an omnipotent God, in many ways become impotent, because God has given us the gift to choose.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices.—
Cynthia A Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 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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Self-watering baskets include a reservoir of water beneath the soil, which is drawn upon as needed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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In this kind of extreme heat — and in a world growing hotter every year — communities need reliable access to safe, free drinking water.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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Most judges cannot accommodate an evidentiary hearing the same day.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Perhaps reflecting the changing finances and current geographical realities of the industry, 43 of those 48 projects are independent films, with many working with budgets of $10M or less.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Evolution tends to repeat what works, AKA convergent evolution.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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