verbπShareTo get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force."My brother took the last cookie. "actionpropertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc)."The camera takes 35mm film."achievementactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove."take two eggs from the carton"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat (someone or something) in a fight."The champion chess player has taken all challengers in the tournament. "militarysportgamewarachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grasp or grip."He took her hand in his."actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select or choose; to pick."She was taken as team captain because of her leadership skills. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt (select) as one's own."She took his side in every argument."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry or lead (something or someone)."The teacher took the students to the library. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use as a means of transportation."He took the bus to London, and then took a train to Manchester."vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo visit; to include in a course of travel."The tour bus will be taken through the historic district before heading to the museum. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain for use by payment or lease."He took a full-page ad in the Times."businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consume."He taken medicine for his headache. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience, undergo, or endure."She has taken many exams this year. "sufferingsensationemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to change to a specified state or condition."He had to take it apart to fix it."actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo regard in a specified way."He took the news badly."attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind."took a dim view of city officials"mindphilosophyattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo understand (especially in a specified way)."The teacher's instructions were taken to mean that we should work in groups. "mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."rightactionbusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo believe, to accept the statements of."take her word for it"attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider."Do you take me for a fool?"mindattitudeactionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something)."Based on her sad expression, I taken that she did not get the job. "languagecommunicationlinguisticswordmindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo derive (as a title); to obtain from a source."The student council took the title of "Most Improved" from the debate club this year. "languagetitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch or contract (an illness, etc)."took a chill"medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come upon or catch (in a particular state or situation)."I was taken by surprise when my boss announced my promotion. "situationconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of."took her attention"emotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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"materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ship) To let in (water)."The old wooden boat had taken on so much water that it was starting to sink. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo require."Finishing this on schedule will take a lot of overtime."demandbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed to fill."He took a seat in the front row."jobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill, to use up (time or space)."His collection takes a lot of space."timespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avail oneself of."He took that opportunity to leave France."actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice; perform; execute; carry out; do."PirΓ¨s ran in to take the kick."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or perform (a form or role)."The substitute teacher taken the role of our regular teacher while she is sick. "actionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind oneself by."he took the oath of office last night"lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move into."the next team took the field"propertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go into, through, or along."go down two blocks and take the next left"actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have and use one's recourse to."take cover/shelter/refuge"actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ascertain or determine by measurement, examination or inquiry."take a census"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write down; to get in, or as if in, writing."He took a mental inventory of his supplies."writinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (a photograph, film, or other reproduction of something)."Could you take a picture of us?"artmediatechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a picture, photograph, etc of (a person, scene, etc)."The photographer will take you sitting down."mediatechnologyartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain money from, especially by swindling."took me for ten grand"businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now chiefly by enrolling in a class or course) To apply oneself to the study of."As a child, she took ballet."educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deal with."take matters as they arise"actionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example."We can take this experiment as an example of how science works. "attitudemindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass."The batter taken the first pitch, hoping for a better one. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept as an input to a relation."The computer program has taken the customer's address as input. "mathcomputinglogicfunctionsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get or accept (something) into one's possession."My husband and I have a dysfunctional marriage. He just takes and takes; he never gives."actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage, take hold or have effect."The new medicine taken in the morning has finally taken effect; I feel much better now. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become; to be affected in a specified way."She took sick with the flu."conditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(possibly obsolete) To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed."That landscape is so picturesque; it is certainly taken. "appearanceartstylemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAn intensifier."My boss took my suggestion very seriously, making it a top priority. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone).""My mom taken me to school every day when I was younger." "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."bodyactionsportwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInfatuated; fond of or attracted to."He was very taken with the girl, I hear."emotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn a serious romantic relationship."Since it's an adjective meaning "in a serious romantic relationship," here's a simple sentence: "She's taken, so don't ask her out on a date." "humanpersonfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading