noun๐ShareThe or an act of taking."The take of the exam was a significant part of the student's final grade. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomething that is taken; a haul."The farmer's take of pumpkins was quite impressive this year. "amountbusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective."My take on the school's new dress code is that it's too strict. "attitudepointaspectessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn approach, a (distinct) treatment."a new take on a traditional dish"wayactionstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA scene recorded (filmed) at one time, without an interruption or break; a recording of such a scene."Act seven, scene three, take two."mediaentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA recording of a musical performance made during an uninterrupted single recording period."The band's new take on the song was recorded in one continuous session. "musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA visible (facial) response to something, especially something unexpected; a facial gesture in response to an event."I did a take when I saw the new car in the driveway."appearancebodyactionsensationhumancommunicationattitudesigneventemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn instance of successful inoculation/vaccination."The child's measles take was a success, meaning the vaccination worked. "medicinebiologydiseaseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA catch of the ball (in cricket, especially one by the wicket-keeper)."The wicket-keeper took a good, low catch of the ball. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe quantity of copy given to a compositor at one time."The printer gave the compositor a large take of the article to set in type. "languagewritingtechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force."The child took the cookie from the jar. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc)."The camera takes 35mm film."actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remove."take two eggs from the carton"actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have sex with."He took her to the park late at night. "sexhumanactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo defeat (someone or something) in a fight."The football team took the opposing team in the final game. "militarywarsportgameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo grasp or grip."He took her hand in his."actionabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo select or choose; to pick."At the grocery store, I took the apples instead of the oranges. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo adopt (select) as one's own."She took his side in every argument."actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo carry or lead (something or someone)."The teacher took the students to the library. "actionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo use as a means of transportation."He took the bus to London, and then took a train to Manchester."vehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo visit; to include in a course of travel."My family is taking a trip to the beach next week. "actionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo obtain for use by payment or lease."He took a full-page ad in the Times."businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo consume."My dog took a whole bag of dog treats. "fooddrinkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo experience, undergo, or endure."The student took a lot of stress during exam week. "sufferingactionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to change to a specified state or condition."He had to take it apart to fix it."conditionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo regard in a specified way."He took the news badly."attitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind."took a dim view of city officials"mindactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo understand (especially in a specified way)."My teacher took my explanation of the poem in a literal way, not a metaphorical way. "mindlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo accept or be given (rightly or wrongly); assume (especially as if by right)."He took all the credit for the project, although he had done almost none of the work."rightactionlawpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo believe, to accept the statements of."take her word for it"mindattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider."Do you take me for a fool?"mindphilosophyattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something)."From the clues in the poem, the students could take the meaning of the author's sadness. "languagecommunicationmindphilosophylogicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo derive (as a title); to obtain from a source."The students took their exam scores from the teacher's posted list. "languagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo catch or contract (an illness, etc)."took a chill"medicinediseaseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo come upon or catch (in a particular state or situation)."The teacher took the students by surprise when she announced a pop quiz. "situationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of."took her attention"emotioncharactermindhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc)."cloth that takes dye well"materialsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a ship) To let in (water)."The old sailboat took on water during the storm. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo require."Finishing this on schedule will take a lot of overtime."demandbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo proceed to fill."He took a seat in the front row."actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fill, to use up (time or space)."His collection takes a lot of space."timespaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo avail oneself of."He took that opportunity to leave France."actionutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo practice; perform; execute; carry out; do."Pirรจs ran in to take the kick."actionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assume or perform (a form or role)."My younger brother will take on the role of the class clown this year. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bind oneself by."he took the oath of office last night"lawbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move into."the next team took the field"placeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo go into, through, or along."go down two blocks and take the next left"waydirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have and use one's recourse to."take cover/shelter/refuge"actionabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo ascertain or determine by measurement, examination or inquiry."take a census"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo write down; to get in, or as if in, writing."He took a mental inventory of his supplies."writinglanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make (a photograph, film, or other reproduction of something)."Could you take a picture of us?"mediatechnologyartentertainmentcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take a picture, photograph, etc of (a person, scene, etc)."The photographer will take you sitting down."entertainmentmediatechnologyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo obtain money from, especially by swindling."took me for ten grand"businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(now chiefly by enrolling in a class or course) To apply oneself to the study of."As a child, she took ballet."educationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deal with."take matters as they arise"actionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example."The teacher took my answer as an example of a common misunderstanding in the class. "attitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass."The batter took the pitch, letting the fastball zoom past without hitting it. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo accept as an input to a relation."The computer program takes your input, processes it, and then displays the result. "computingtechnologyfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get or accept (something) into one's possession."My husband and I have a dysfunctional marriage. He just takes and takes; he never gives."itemactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo engage, take hold or have effect."The new study method took hold quickly; students started understanding the material better. "actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become; to be affected in a specified way."She took sick with the flu."conditionactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(possibly obsolete) To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed."The new model of the car took beautifully in the studio lighting. "appearanceartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareAn intensifier."The teacher took extra time to explain the difficult math problem. "languagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone)."My mother will take the groceries to the store. "actioncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(obsolete outside dialectal and slang) To give or deliver (a blow, to someone); to strike or hit."He took me a blow on the head."actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading