verb

definition

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

example

I'll take that plate off the table.

definition

To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).

example

The camera takes 35mm film.

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To remove.

example

take two eggs from the carton

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To have sex with.

definition

To defeat (someone or something) in a fight.

example

Don't try to take that guy. He's bigger than you.

definition

To grasp or grip.

example

He took her hand in his.

definition

To select or choose; to pick.

example

I'll take the blue plates.

definition

To adopt (select) as one's own.

example

She took his side in every argument.

definition

To carry or lead (something or someone).

example

I'll take the plate with me.

definition

To use as a means of transportation.

example

He took the bus to London, and then took a train to Manchester.

definition

To visit; to include in a course of travel.

definition

To obtain for use by payment or lease.

example

He took a full-page ad in the Times.

definition

To consume.

definition

To experience, undergo, or endure.

definition

To cause to change to a specified state or condition.

example

He had to take it apart to fix it.

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To regard in a specified way.

example

He took the news badly.

definition

To conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind.

example

took a dim view of city officials

definition

To understand (especially in a specified way).

example

Don't take my comments as an insult.

definition

To accept or be given (rightly or wrongly); assume (especially as if by right).

example

He took all the credit for the project, although he had done almost none of the work.

definition

To believe, to accept the statements of.

example

take her word for it

definition

To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.

example

Do you take me for a fool?

definition

To draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something).

example

I'm not sure what moral to take from that story.

definition

To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.

example

"As I Lay Dying" takes its title from Book XI of Homer's "Odyssey"

definition

To catch or contract (an illness, etc).

example

took a chill

definition

To come upon or catch (in a particular state or situation).

definition

To captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of.

example

took her attention

definition

(of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc).

example

cloth that takes dye well

definition

(of a ship) To let in (water).

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To require.

example

Finishing this on schedule will take a lot of overtime.

definition

To proceed to fill.

example

He took a seat in the front row.

definition

To fill, to use up (time or space).

example

His collection takes a lot of space.

definition

To avail oneself of.

example

He took that opportunity to leave France.

definition

To practice; perform; execute; carry out; do.

example

Pirès ran in to take the kick.

definition

To assume or perform (a form or role).

definition

To bind oneself by.

example

he took the oath of office last night

definition

To move into.

example

the next team took the field

definition

To go into, through, or along.

example

go down two blocks and take the next left

definition

To have and use one's recourse to.

example

take cover/shelter/refuge

definition

To ascertain or determine by measurement, examination or inquiry.

example

take a census

definition

To write down; to get in, or as if in, writing.

example

He took a mental inventory of his supplies.

definition

To make (a photograph, film, or other reproduction of something).

example

Could you take a picture of us?

definition

To take a picture, photograph, etc of (a person, scene, etc).

example

The photographer will take you sitting down.

definition

To obtain money from, especially by swindling.

example

took me for ten grand

definition

(now chiefly by enrolling in a class or course) To apply oneself to the study of.

example

As a child, she took ballet.

definition

To deal with.

example

take matters as they arise

definition

To consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example.

example

I've had a lot of problems recently: take last Monday, for example. My car broke down on the way to work. Then ... etc.

definition

To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.

example

He'll probably take this one.

definition

To accept as an input to a relation.

definition

To get or accept (something) into one's possession.

example

My husband and I have a dysfunctional marriage. He just takes and takes; he never gives.

definition

To engage, take hold or have effect.

definition

To become; to be affected in a specified way.

example

She took sick with the flu.

definition

(possibly obsolete) To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed.

definition

An intensifier.

definition

To deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone).

definition

(obsolete outside dialectal and slang) To give or deliver (a blow, to someone); to strike or hit.

example

He took me a blow on the head.

noun

definition

The act by which something is taken.

definition

A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.

definition

A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).

definition

(in the plural) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).

example

Count the shop's takings.

synonyms

adjective

definition

Alluring; attractive.

definition

Infectious; contagious.

Examples of taking in a Sentence

I'm supposed to be taking care of you...

Taking you to see your father.

Had they been taking him for granted?

Yes, I am taking the regular college course for a degree.

Yes. But I like taking care of my children.

Without taking his eyes from it, he finally spoke.

Connie is taking me by to pick it up.

We've been down to the old house, taking some measurements.

By taking a block of marble and carving a statue, or taking a handful of seed and growing a cornfield, you have combined your labor and know-how with something of little value and have created something of more value.

You know I love taking care of Tammy.

Like taking a job at the home of a stranger?

She wasn't accustomed to anyone taking the time to think of her.

He sure is taking his time investigating.

I think I could cut it away.  I've tried taking off my shoe and maneuvering my foot every which way.

It is very interesting to watch a plant grow, it is like taking part in creation.

Taking her in his arms, he held her close for a moment and then planted a kiss on her forehead.

As she glanced up, Morino and Alex started down the stairs, the tall lanky foreman taking two at a time.

It was getting late and the air was taking on a chill.

She was taking liberties he had been gentleman enough to resist.

Of course, it would be more profitable for the ranch if I culled those animals by taking them to the slaughter house.

Coming out was a totally new step and one I shouldn't be taking alone.

How is Howie taking it?

In the hall beyond, most of the murmured conversation was taking place as feet tromped around the house.

The events of the last few days coupled with the dread of the unknown future were taking their toll.

He stepped forward, taking the scissors from her in one hand and one of her wrists in the other.

Darkyn moved in and out of her slowly, taking her closer to her climax.

The group left the Jeep and spent more than an hour on foot with Cynthia taking infinite care with each of her photos.

Children come a-berrying, railroad men taking a Sunday morning walk in clean shirts, fishermen and hunters, poets and philosophers; in short, all honest pilgrims, who came out to the woods for freedom's sake, and really left the village behind, I was ready to greet with--"Welcome, Englishmen! welcome, Englishmen!" for I had had communication with that race.

Some nights, dreams took her on a stealthy walk down the path, taking advantage of every bush for cover.

The money would assist in taking care of her schooling.

I have to convince you; taking it on faith alone isn't enough.

That got me pissed off and Quinn accused me of always taking Howie's side.

Number three was a father taking a son from the boy's mother who held custody rights.

Martha made the call, saying she thought she saw a girl taking a short cut across the pond.

I have the least rewarding job of any of us so my desires are directed to family and this mind boggling venture Howie is taking us on.

We haven't discussed giving it up; only taking a short leave to have our baby.

He surprised me in a later conversation by mentioning he was taking steps to remedy the problem.

We stood back to back, holding hands and baby-stepped three hundred and sixty degrees, taking in the breath taking scene in all directions.

I would think if they see the connection they might be leery of taking our calls.

I knew this conversation deserved more thought on my part but it felt good taking some action, even if it might prove misguided.

I acted presumptuously in not taking the others, especially my, into my confidence.

The authorities were most sympathetic and cautioned me against taking short cuts when parking in the city at night.

I chastise myself for taking an undue risk, when other means are available.

Mr. Thomas Morley was admitted with a gunshot wound to his leg, sustained, according to him, when he was mugged in an alley while taking a short cut to his car.

Baby Claire helped too, by taking her turn by demanding attention while I spent the time worrying about how I could protect the nest of fragile souls under my care.

Jackson began taking notes.

Betsy was taking a long time.

Betty-Boop or whatever your name is, if you tarry much longer I may be forced to introduce myself, though taking you, at least at this time, would cause a mild alteration to my carefully formulated plans.

Betsy opened her purse and complied before reaching back and taking Molly's hand.

We stopped for an ice cream to compose our guest though I disliked taking the time from calling Daniel Brennan to run the license plate number we'd recorded.

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