Take: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฒ
take
[ teษชk ]
action
To lay hold of; to seize; to grasp; to get into one's hands, or into one's possession; to procure; acquire; obtain; to receive; to accept.
Synonyms
acquire, grab, grasp, obtain, seize.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| take |
General usage for gaining possession or control of something. It can also mean to convey or transport.
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| grab |
Informal and often used when something is taken quickly and sometimes forcefully. Can have a negative or aggressive connotation.
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| seize |
Usually used in contexts involving force or urgency. Often has a legal or aggressive connotation.
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| grasp |
Used to indicate holding something firmly, either physically or abstractly, like understanding a concept.
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| acquire |
Formal context, often used in business or academic settings when something is gained over time or through effort.
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| obtain |
Formal context, typically used when something is gained through a purposeful effort or process.
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Examples of usage
- I will take the book from the shelf.
- She takes great pride in her work.
- He took the opportunity to learn something new.
- We need to take action to solve this problem.
- The medicine should be taken after meals.
medication
A single dose of a drug or other medicinal substance.
Synonyms
dose, medication, pill.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| take |
Use 'take' generally when referring to the act of consuming medicine orally, or when following doctor's instructions. This word is versatile and can be used in many contexts.
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| dose |
Refer to 'dose' when talking about the specific amount of medicine that needs to be taken at one time. It's often used in medical or formal contexts.
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| pill |
Use 'pill' when specifically referring to a small tablet or capsule that one swallows as medicine. It's often used in everyday, informal conversations.
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| medication |
Use 'medication' to talk about drugs in a general sense, especially when referring to treatment or a regimen of drugs. It is a broader term compared to 'pill'.
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Examples of usage
- She needs to take two tablets after breakfast.
- The doctor prescribed a take of painkillers.
Translations
Translations of the word "take" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pegar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคจเคพ (lena)
๐ฉ๐ช nehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengambil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ braฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใ (toru)
๐ซ๐ท prendre
๐ช๐ธ tomar
๐น๐ท almak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๋ค (jabda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎุฐ (akhadh)
๐จ๐ฟ brรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ braลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟ (nรก)
๐ธ๐ฎ vzeti
๐ฎ๐ธ taka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ (ageba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถtรผrmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ tomar
Etymology
The word 'take' originated from Old English 'tacan' and is closely related to Dutch 'takken' and German 'nehmen'. It has evolved over time to represent various meanings related to acquiring, accepting, or seizing something. The versatility of 'take' as a verb and noun has made it an essential part of the English language, used in everyday conversations and written texts.
See also: intake, overtake, partake, retake, retaking, takeaway, taken, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken, uptake.