take

verb
/teɪk/

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something

Example Sentences

Please take this book to the library.

She will take the bus to work tomorrow.

Example Expressions

take advantage of

Synonyms

grab, seize, carry, bring, acquire, accept
Entry 1
grab, seize, carry, bring
Entry 2
grab, acquire, seize, accept

Antonyms

give, leave, put, place, return, release
Entry 1
give, leave, put, place
Entry 2
give, return, release

Collocations

take time, take care, take place, take action, take responsibility, take a break, take a picture, take control
Entry 1
take time, take care, take place, take action, take responsibility
Entry 2
take a break, take a picture, take control

Related Vocabularies

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
to examine or try something to see if it works or to find out information
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

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