take
US /teɪk/ · UK /teɪk/ A1
v.
CORE MEANING
to reach for and hold something
“Take an umbrella in case it rains.”
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v.
to reach for and hold something
› Take an umbrella in case it rains.
› She took the book from the shelf.
to carry or move someone or something
› I'll take you to the airport tomorrow.
› He took his dog for a walk.
v.
to need a particular amount of time
› The journey takes about two hours.
› It won't take long to finish.
n.
an opinion or interpretation of something
› What's your take on the new policy?
› She gave a fresh take on an old story.
USAGE FREQUENCY
Very High
WORD FORMS
PAST TENSE
took
/tʊk/
PAST PARTICIPLE
taken
/ˈteɪkən/
-ING FORM
taking
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
Related words
SYNONYMS
grabseizeholdcarrygrasp
ANTONYMS
giveleaverelease
RELATED
bringgetholdcarry
Phrases & collocations
take caretake placetake parttake a breaktake timetake a look
Example sentences
“ Take an umbrella in case it rains.
“ She took the book from the shelf.
“ I'll take you to the airport tomorrow.
“ He took his dog for a walk.
“ The journey takes about two hours.
“ It won't take long to finish.
“ What's your take on the new policy?
“ She gave a fresh take on an old story.
Real-world examples
FROM THE WILDAuthentic sentences pulled from media, books and speech.
Take care of yourself while I'm away.
Source · EveryLevel · Vocab library
The meeting will take place on Friday.
Source · Scientific American · Sep 2019
Everyone is welcome to take part in the event.
Source · Downton Abbey