taking

1.

(of a person) captivating in manner; charming.

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he was not a very taking person, she felt
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charmingcaptivatingenchantingbeguilingbewitchingalluringfascinatingdelightfulirresistiblemagneticcompellingcharismaticpleasingengagingentrancingpersonablepleasantagreeableaffablecongenialgenialattractivewinninglovablesweetprepossessingfetching
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unpleasantrepulsive
1.

the action or process of taking something.

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the taking of life
2.

the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services.

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box-office takings were scant
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proceedsreturnsreceiptsearningswinningspickingsspoilsprofitgainincomerevenuegate moneygatepurse
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