nounπShareThe or an act of taking."The director was pleased with the third takes because the actors finally delivered their lines perfectly. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is taken; a haul."After a successful day of fishing, the angler proudly showed off his takes: a large trout and several smaller bass. "amountitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective."Her takes on the latest movie are always interesting and insightful. "attitudepointphilosophymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn approach, a (distinct) treatment."a new take on a traditional dish"waystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scene recorded (filmed) at one time, without an interruption or break; a recording of such a scene."Act seven, scene three, take two."mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recording of a musical performance made during an uninterrupted single recording period."The band's new album contains a stunning takes of their hit song. "musicentertainmentsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."appearanceactionbodyhumanemotioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of successful inoculation/vaccination."The doctor confirmed both children's vaccinations were successful; they each have two takes of the measles vaccine. "medicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA catch of the ball (in cricket, especially one by the wicket-keeper)."The wicket-keeper celebrated several impressive takes behind the stumps, dismissing key batsmen and turning the game around. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe quantity of copy given to a compositor at one time."The typesetter received three takes of manuscript this morning, each about ten pages long. "technicalwritinglanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force."The child takes a cookie from the jar. "actionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc)."The camera takes 35mm film."actionachievementChat 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 older brother always takes his younger brother in their wrestling matches. "militarywarsportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grasp or grip."He took her hand in his."actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select or choose; to pick.""When ordering pizza, Maria always takes the slice with the most pepperoni." "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 takes the students on a field trip to the museum. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use as a means of transportation."He took the bus to London, and then took a train to Manchester."vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo visit; to include in a course of travel."Our tour bus takes us through the mountains and along the coast. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain for use by payment or lease."He took a full-page ad in the Times."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consume."The dog takes a big bite of his food. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience, undergo, or endure."The old bridge takes a lot of wear and tear from the heavy traffic. "sufferingsensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to change to a specified state or condition."He had to take it apart to fix it."conditionprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo regard in a specified way."He took the news badly."attitudemindwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind."took a dim view of city officials"mindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo understand (especially in a specified way)."My teacher takes my question as a challenge to make the lesson more interesting. "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."rightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo believe, to accept the statements of."take her word for it"mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider."Do you take me for a fool?"attitudemindtheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something)."She takes encouragement from her friend's success and believes she can achieve her goals too. "languagelinguisticscommunicationwordlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo derive (as a title); to obtain from a source."The recipe takes its flavor from the fresh herbs. "titlelanguageChat 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)."The teacher takes the students playing games on their phones during class. "situationactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of."took her attention"characterhumanmindpersonattitudeemotionChat 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"materialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ship) To let in (water)."The old wooden boat takes water through a crack in its hull. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo require."Finishing this on schedule will take a lot of overtime."demandjobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed to fill."He took a seat in the front row."actionprocessChat 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."actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice; perform; execute; carry out; do."PirΓ¨s ran in to take the kick."actionprocessachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or perform (a form or role)."The actor takes the role of a brave knight in the play. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind oneself by."he took the oath of office last night"lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move into."the next team took the field"actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go into, through, or along."go down two blocks and take the next left"directionwayactionChat 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"scienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write down; to get in, or as if in, writing."He took a mental inventory of his supplies."writingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (a photograph, film, or other reproduction of something)."Could you take a picture of us?"mediatechnologyartentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a picture, photograph, etc of (a person, scene, etc)."The photographer will take you sitting down."mediaentertainmenttechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain money from, especially by swindling."took me for ten grand"businesseconomyfinancelawChat 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"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example."The teacher takes attendance as an example of being organized. "attitudemindwayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass."The batter takes the first pitch, letting it go by for a ball. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept as an input to a relation."The computer program takes the user's input to generate the report. "computingtechnologyChat 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."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage, take hold or have effect."The medicine takes about an hour to relieve the pain. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become; to be affected in a specified way."She took sick with the flu."conditionprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(possibly obsolete) To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed.""She's a natural model; her face simply takes beautifully." "appearanceartmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAn intensifier."He takes his running very seriously, training every single day. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone)."Example Sentence: "My mom takes me to school every morning." "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."actionbodyweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading