take

[teɪk]

take Definition

• 1. to get into one's hands or possession by force or effort
• 2. to remove something from a place
• 3. to accept or receive something

Using take: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "take" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He took the book from the shelf.

• Example

  She took the keys and left the room.

• Example

  I'll take the job if it's offered to me.

take Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for take

• grab
• seize
• acquire
• obtain
• pick up

Antonyms for take

• give
• put
• leave

Idioms Using take

• take a rain check

  to decline an invitation but suggest that you would like to accept it at a later time

  Example

  Thanks for inviting me to the party, but I'll have to take a rain check.

• take it easy

  to relax and not worry too much about things

  Example

  You've been working hard all week. Why don't you take it easy this weekend?

• take the plunge

  to make a big decision or take a big risk

  Example

  After years of saving money, they finally took the plunge and bought their dream house.

Phrases with take

• take after

  to resemble or have similar qualities to a parent or ancestor

  Example

  She takes after her mother in terms of personality.

• take back

  to return something to its original location or owner

  Example

  I need to take back this shirt to the store.

• take off

  to leave quickly or suddenly

  Example

  I have to take off now or I'll be late for my appointment.

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Summary: take in Brief

The verb 'take' [teɪk] means to acquire or obtain something by force or effort, remove something from a place, or accept or receive something. It is often used in phrases like 'take after,' meaning to resemble a parent or ancestor, 'take a rain check,' meaning to decline an invitation but suggest accepting it later, and 'take the plunge,' meaning to make a big decision or take a big risk.