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 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
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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Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
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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The southeast counties of Miami-Dade and Broward had the highest number of outages at over 3,000, according to the tracking website.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The left edge is devoid of buttons, while the top has a couple of microphone holes.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Why are deals taking so long? Negotiating comprehensive trade deals can be a long, complicated process and some experts have questioned Trump's short timeline for getting so many deals done.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After picking, vinification was gentle and at low temperatures for many producers, who also chose to steer clear of using excessive new oak for aging.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Cities like Berlin and Munich have provided millions of euros in subsidies to help households buy these systems, and the country is creating a safety standard for batteries that can store the energy for later use.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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While he was bought with a view to fielding him as a No 6, this game saw the England international return to the No 8 role that has become his primary position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Now that Leo has been elected, some say a Chicagoan is actually just what the world needs.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The almighty TikTok algorithm assured that Warren didn’t need to trauma dump on The Voice or American Idol to find his audience.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 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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Andersen, who wrote and directed the movie, is also a seasoned producer (Everest, Lone Survivor) and activist who has worked extensively with refugees in Syria, Jordan, and beyond.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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But the people who worked alongside us all those years responded with ear-to-ear grins.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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