Synonyms of take
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as in to hold 
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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as in to accommodate
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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
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
Plus, Miles takes us behind the scenes of one of the most epic photoshoots in Vogue and GQ’s histories: the centerpiece portfolio of the May 2025 issue, styled by Law Roach, shot by Tyler Mitchell, and featuring icons including Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae, Spike Lee, and so many more.
—Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
However, Hurts has been putting up numbers that fire back at his take.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Plus different doctors take different approaches, so there aren’t hard-and-fast rules.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
Plus, Miles takes us behind the scenes of one of the most epic photoshoots in Vogue and GQ’s histories: the centerpiece portfolio of the May 2025 issue, styled by Law Roach, shot by Tyler Mitchell, and featuring icons including Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae, Spike Lee, and so many more.
—Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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There are chairs and sofas everywhere because Sherman-Palladino wants the dancers to have somewhere to hang out between takes.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
However, Hurts has been putting up numbers that fire back at his take.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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After six weeks of uncertainty, a solution was finally reached on Thursday (May 1): The 98th Oscars will be held as originally scheduled.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Colorado does have strict policies in place for its athletics Hall of Fame.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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As for Carlisle’s claim that the results aren’t reflective of reality because not every player chose to take part in that particular question, that’s odd logic to levy.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The system allows foreigners to buy EU citizenship through an investment—usually around $500,000—but the European Commission took legal action against the small Mediterranean island nation over the scheme, citing security concerns.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The answer to all your outdoor storage problems may cost less than buying a new string trimmer.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Not every villain needs to be Thanos – sometimes the best/worst ones, like Val, lean more toward real life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Village of Chatham and Ball Chatham Schools are going to need their populations and that of the outside world to love them, pray for them, think of them.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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These stylish privacy plants for decks accommodate all gardening styles, working equally well in containers and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The winery accommodates small groups only and does not permit large vehicles such as limos or party buses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trading Warren and some other top prospects for Alcántara could work, but what next?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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