take |
to cause to be in one's hands; grasp. [36 definitions] |
take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or commendation. |
take advantage |
to selfishly exploit an opportunity or weakness, or use in a selfish manner for one's own benefit (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions] |
take after |
to resemble (usu. a parent or grandparent) |
take a hike |
(slang) to depart because one is not wanted. |
take apart |
to divide or disassemble into smaller units. [2 definitions] |
take a stab at |
to attempt or try, esp. with little chance of success. |
take back |
to retrieve or reclaim ownership of. [3 definitions] |
take care of |
to focus concerned attention on; be responsible for the welfare or condition of. [2 definitions] |
take cover |
to seek protection or concealment. |
take (someone) down a peg |
to make humbler. |
take effect |
to start functioning or operating. |
take into account |
to consider, esp. as an important factor in making a judgment. |
taken |
past participle of take. |
take note of |
to observe carefully, esp. so as to remember. |
take off |
to remove from the body or from a surface. [6 definitions] |
take one's breath away |
to astonish or startle. |
takeout |
of or relating to prepared food that is consumed off the premises. [3 definitions] |
take part |
to participate; involve oneself (usu. fol. by "in"). |
take place |
to happen. |
take root |
to send out new roots; begin to grow or become fixed in the ground. [2 definitions] |