TAKES Synonyms: 551 Similar and Opposite Words

takes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of take

as in holds

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 has

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly will you take that call? took a cut in pay

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as in gets

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 chooses

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 buys

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 requires

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 accommodates

to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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as in works

to produce a desired effect it will be a few hours before this medication takes

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as in stands

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 believes

to regard as right or true I think we can take his word for it

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as in overcomes

to achieve a victory over I know we can take that team

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as in manages

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently let's take each problem separately

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as in receives

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 destroys

to deprive of life I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person

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takes

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noun

plural of take

as in reactions

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 yields

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 shares

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 variations

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 takes

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The legislation takes a balanced and unprecedented approach to bundling a bevy of streamlining proposals into a single bill, said Ben Norris, senior vice president of regulatory affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 The elegant three-hander takes design cues from two watches the maison released in the 1980s, with a pebble-like, lugless case and a traditional white grand feu enamel dial. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 In the series, a young man buried in debt takes a part-time job paying 50 times the minimum wage, at a staffing agency where every shift could kill him. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Their second meeting takes a harrowing turn when Audrey suffers a miscarriage on Eli’s doorstep. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 Underneath, these wide-leg jeans are timeless, comfortable, and easy to walk in—and with a satin blouse like this one from Aritizia, you’ll be set for wherever your stroll takes you. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026 The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026 With the time needed to set up the paramotor and put away all the gear, the trip takes slightly longer than driving to work. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Then there’s the Tesseract, which takes the scooter formula and crams it with an almost unreasonable amount of technology. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

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Day-Lewis refused to stand between takes, remaining in his wheelchair, and made production assistants feed him by hand. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 At the masterclass, Alfonso expanded on his approach to long takes and framing, invoking French filmmaker Alain Resnais. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The uninterrupted takes helped create that feeling as did his instruction not to use the text as a tool. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 This week, Jenna goes on the Grey’s Anatomy set with her celeb partner to practice in between takes. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 The production team relied heavily on drones to provide first-person points of view, as well as a robotic arm that could be preprogrammed for long camera takes—initially developed for studio use and deployed for the first time in the field. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 Oct. 2026 Throughout the track, Swift makes fun of these takes and speaks about the newlyweds’ relationship. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The trend forecaster and fashion analyst (who, online, goes as @oldloserinbrooklyn) is known for her prescient takes, which seem to lean in equal parts on data and a sixth sense for what’s to come. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 The show is so cozy and soothing that the actors frequently fell asleep during takes and can be spotted snoozing in the background. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes

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Kismet handles local distribution and Cornerstone holds international sales.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Defense holds players-only meeting On Monday, the defensive players held a players-only meeting to hash out any communication problems or issues with what has affected that side of the ball so far this season.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

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The mid-weight denim is rigid, made of 100 percent cotton rigid denim and has a bit of a rustic feel.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of has

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Not everyone gets a godparent like Charlie, Lou, Sheldon, or Janice.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
The lounge When leaving through JFK’s Terminal 7, Condor Business Class gets you access to the Horizons Lounge which is perfectly nice with a small spread of complimentary hot food and a full bar.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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If the Fed chooses to raise interest rates to tamp todayâ€™s inflation down, capital-intensive renewables will suffer.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Herbert Nordrum chooses the funniest — and, ironically, maybe most British — possible allegory when describing his involvement in Georgia Oakley’s Sense and Sensibility.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of chooses

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That follows two $500,000 ad buys from the business group, which has historically aligned with Republicans, praising incumbent Sens.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Simpler battery packs lower costs The company buys battery cells and assembles its own packs rather than manufacturing the cells themselves.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of buys

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Oeko-Tex’s Standard 100 certification requires articles to meet its limits for more than 1,000 harmful substances.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
But fabrication requires mechanical assembly, drilling and fine motor skills, training on specific equipment, and advanced quality-control procedures.

— Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of requires

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This dresser accommodates all your clothing, linens, and more, while the antique brass knobs add a pretty design detail.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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The measure works largely by imposing deadlines on state agencies and courts to issue decisions quickly.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Russia's Federal Security Service said the man, who works for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, was suspected of gathering information about Russia's defense capability on behalf of a Japanese intelligence agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026