The Opposite(Antonym) of “gave”
The antonyms of gave are received and took. The antonym received means to get or accept something, while took means to grab or seize something.
Explore all Antonyms of “gave”
- received
- took
Definitions and Examples of received, took
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To get or accept something that is given or sent to you.
Example
She received a gift from her friend on her birthday.
took
To grab or seize something with your hands or take possession of something.
Example
He took the book from the shelf and started reading it.
Key Differences: received vs took
- 1Received is used when someone gets or accepts something that is given or sent to them.
- 2Took is used when someone grabs or seizes something with their hands or takes possession of something.
Effective Usage of received, took
- 1Enhance Communication: Use received and took to express actions related to giving and taking.
- 2Show Gratitude: Use received to express gratitude for something that has been given or sent to you.
- 3Express Possession: Use took to express taking possession of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms received and took have distinct meanings. Use received when someone gets or accepts something that is given or sent to them, and use took when someone grabs or seizes something with their hands or takes possession of something. Use these words to enhance communication, show gratitude, and express possession.
