present tense third-person singular of take
1
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
2
as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
3
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
4
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
5
as in buys
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
6
as in requires
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
7
as in accommodates
to make or have room for
I think we can take two more in this elevator
8
as in works
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
9
as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
10
as in believes
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
11
as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
12
as in manages
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
13
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
14
as in destroys
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
plural of take
1
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?
2
as in yields
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?
3
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
4
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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