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Take

/teɪk/

Take is a verb and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.
    “I'll take that plate off the table.”
  2. To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).
    “The camera takes 35mm film.”
noun
  1. An interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective.
    “What's your take on this issue, Fred?”
  2. An approach, a (distinct) treatment.
    “a new take on a traditional dish”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms capture conquer seize ingest swallow beat
Antonyms give bring drop

Origin

From Middle English taken, from Old English tacan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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