Meaning of the word take in English

What does take mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take

US /teɪk/

UK /teɪk/

Verb

reach for and hold

Example:

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She decided to take a book from the shelf.

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Can you take my hand?

Synonym:

grasp seize grab clutch grip

carry or transport

Example:

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I'll take you to the airport.

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Don't forget to take your umbrella.

Synonym:

carry bring transport convey escort

receive or accept

Example:

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I'll take that offer.

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She couldn't take the pain anymore.

Synonym:

accept receive acquire obtain endure

perform (an action or role)

Example:

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He will take responsibility for the project.

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Let's take a break.

Synonym:

perform undertake execute assume conduct

Noun

a scene or sequence of sound or vision photographed or recorded at one time

Example:

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That was a great take; let's move on.

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We need to do another take of this scene.

Synonym:

shot recording clip sequence segment

an act of taking something

Example:

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He made a quick take of the money.

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The police made a take of the suspect.

Synonym:

acquisition seizure capture apprehension snatch

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