take (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /teɪk/
Definition
To move something from one place to another with you.
Examples
Take your umbrella because it might rain today.
Did you take your keys when you left the house?
I will take my laptop to the office tomorrow.
How to Use take
- take off (phrasal verb)
- to leave the ground (for planes) or remove clothes — "The plane will take off in ten minutes."
- take after (phrasal verb)
- to look or act like a family member — "He takes after his father in many ways."
- take part in (collocation)
- to join an activity — "Many students take part in the school play."
Synonyms of take
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