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 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
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, of course, take a tour of the Emery Theatre, the new home of The Children's Theatre.
Details: noon-4 p.m., Emery Theatre, 1112 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress’ look gave the minidress a couture take.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Jaxon Smith-Njigba could take a big step forward this fall.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, of course, take a tour of the Emery Theatre, the new home of The Children's Theatre.
Details: noon-4 p.m., Emery Theatre, 1112 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
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Mary also had a good ear but was so uncensored and willing that each take was done with maximum passion.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress’ look gave the minidress a couture take.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Namajunas held onto the belt in the rematch in November 2021, defeating Zhang via split decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For investment firms of the ultra wealthy, deal-making held steady in August.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even though Josh and Arteta have a good relationship, stemming back to when Arteta played for the club, Lewis is the conduit between the club and ownership.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
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Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to CNN, Gunter’s mother Danielle extended her gratitude to a Minneapolis police officer who assisted them in getting medical aid immediately after the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Crews couldn’t start the cleanup process Tuesday or Wednesday because of rain and unsafe conditions, but the department hoped to get the road back open by Thursday, ITD said in a statement.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two anonymous donors each donated $500, and a third donated $1,200 to buy supplies.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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This creates the potential for additional refund liabilities stretching into hundreds of billions more—a cascading series of fiscal obligations that Treasury markets would need to absorb over the coming years.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
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3 Sep. 2025
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Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bluegame Yachts The yacht carries a maximum of 14 passengers, and has a lower deck plan for three ensuite cabins accommodating 6 guests in three cabins.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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With vibrant colors and unique patterns on each piece, these blates bring a stylish accent to any kitchen, and their functional shape works for almost every type of meal.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Their main reasoning for doing so was to provide staff working across the country’s football clubs on deadline day with a more normal working pattern.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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