Taken: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in past tense to describe something that has been physically removed, accepted, or captured.

• The book was taken from the library.
• The criminal has been taken into custody.

Commonly used in formal or business contexts to indicate obtaining something through effort, purchase, or training.

• She acquired a new skill after months of practice.
• The company plans to acquire new assets.

Often used to describe the act of getting something, especially when it requires some effort or formal process.

• You need to obtain permission before filming here.
• He managed to obtain the information through research.

Used when something is given to someone, especially in more formal circumstances or for communication.

• I received a letter from my friend.
• She received an award for her outstanding performance.

General use for when something is acquired or received. Can also imply someone has acquired something without permission.

• He has taken my book and hasn’t returned it.
• She was taken to the hospital immediately.

Used when something is removed or obtained from another substance or context, often with some effort.

• The dentist had to extract the tooth.
• They managed to extract useful information from the report.

Appropriate when something is taken back or removed from a particular place or action, often implying a deliberate decision.

• She decided to withdraw her application from the job.
• He withdrew $100 from his bank account.

Mostly used in legal or formal contexts to describe someone being deprived of property or rights, often unjustly. It carries a negative connotation.

• The family was dispossessed of their land during the war.
• He felt dispossessed of his heritage.

Used when something has been moved or removed from one place to another, often implying possession was lost.

• My wallet was taken from my pocket
• The book has been taken by someone

Used when someone moves something or someone towards the speaker or the place they are referring to.

• Please bring the documents to my office
• Can you bring some snacks to the party?

Used when someone holds something and moves it from one place to another, often implying a physical burden or task.

• I need to carry these heavy boxes upstairs
• She carries her baby everywhere

Used in more formal or technical contexts to describe moving people or goods from one place to another, typically involving vehicles or other means of transportation.

• Goods are transported by truck
• The company transports products internationally