verbπShareTo get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force."My sister took the last apple from the bowl. "actionChat 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 have sex with."He took her to the park, and they spent the afternoon together. "sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat (someone or something) in a fight."The wrestler took his opponent in the final round. "militarywarsportgameactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grasp or grip."He took her hand in his."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select or choose; to pick."The teacher took the most quiet student to answer the question first. "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. "actioncommunicationChat 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."My family took a trip to the beach last summer. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain for use by payment or lease."He took a full-page ad in the Times."businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consume."The children took all the cookies. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience, undergo, or endure."The student took a lot of stress during the exam period. "sufferingsensationChat 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."attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind."took a dim view of city officials"mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo understand (especially in a specified way)."My teacher took my point of view on the problem. "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."actionrightstatelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo believe, to accept the statements of."take her word for it"mindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider."Do you take me for a fool?"mindattitudeactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something)."From the clues in the letter, the detective took a meaning that the suspect was hiding something. "languagecommunicationlinguisticswordmindlogicphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo derive (as a title); to obtain from a source."The student took the title of "Class President" from the outgoing student leader. "languagewordChat 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 took the students by surprise when she announced a pop quiz. "situationeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of."took her attention"emotioncharactermindhumanChat 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 fishing boat took on water rapidly, and the crew had to bail furiously. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo require."Finishing this on schedule will take a lot of overtime."demandtimeactionChat 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."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice; perform; execute; carry out; do."PirΓ¨s ran in to take the kick."actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or perform (a form or role)."My younger brother took the role of the superhero in our family game. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind oneself by."he took the oath of office last night"lawmoralbusinessChat 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"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"actionprocessabilityscienceChat 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?"mediatechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a picture, photograph, etc of (a person, scene, etc)."The photographer will take you sitting down."mediatechnologycommunicationentertainmentartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain money from, especially by swindling."took me for ten grand"businessfinancelaweconomyChat 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"actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example."My teacher took my essay as an example of good research skills in the class. "attitudepointwayactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass."The batter took the pitch, letting it go by without swinging. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept as an input to a relation."The computer program took the user's input and displayed the results. "computingtechnicalChat 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 new teaching method quickly took hold with the students, improving their understanding of the subject. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become; to be affected in a specified way."She took sick with the flu."conditionactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(possibly obsolete) To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed."The new student's picture took beautifully, capturing her bright smile perfectly. "appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAn intensifier."My sister took pride in her excellent schoolwork. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone)."My mother took me a delicious sandwich for lunch. "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."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading