take

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take

Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "take" is /teɪk/.

Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

  • t - voiceless alveolar plosive

  • eɪ - diphthong, starting with a mid-front unrounded vowel and moving to a high front unrounded vowel

  • k - voiceless velar plosive

Word Form Variations

The word "take" is a verb, so it doesn't have plural or singular forms like nouns do. However, it does have different verb forms depending on the tense and person:

  • Present tense:

    • I take

    • You take

    • He/She/It takes

    • We take

    • You take

    • They take

  • Past tense: took

  • Past participle: taken

  • Present participle: taking

These forms are used to create different verb tenses and aspects in sentences.

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Verb:

  • Definition: To grasp or seize something with one's hand(s).

    • Synonyms: grab, snatch, clutch, capture

    • Antonyms: release, let go, drop

  • Definition: To carry or transport something from one place to another.

    • Synonyms: carry, bring, convey, transport

    • Antonyms: leave, abandon, unload

  • Definition: To consume food or drink.

    • Synonyms: eat, drink, consume, ingest

    • Antonyms: fast, starve, abstain

  • Definition: To assume or adopt a particular attitude, role, or position.

    • Synonyms: assume, adopt, embrace, undertake

    • Antonyms: reject, decline, refuse

Noun:

  • Definition: An act of capturing or seizing something.

    • Synonyms: capture, seizure, snatch

    • Antonyms: release, liberation

  • Definition: A particular version or interpretation of something.

    • Synonyms: version, interpretation, rendition

    • Antonyms: original, source

Adjective:

  • Definition: Attractively stylish or fashionable.

    • Synonyms: stylish, fashionable, trendy, chic

    • Antonyms: unfashionable, outdated, old-fashioned

Examples of Use

Literature:

  • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë: "I took a seat on a low stool at her feet."

  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: "Mr. Darcy took the opportunity of paying her a visit."

News Articles:

  • The New York Times: "The police took the suspect into custody."

  • The Guardian: "The government is set to take tough measures against tax evasion."

Online Publications:

  • Wikipedia: "To take is a verb meaning to grasp or seize something with one’s hand(s)."

  • BuzzFeed: "Take a look at this hilarious cat video!"

Entertainment:

  • Movies: "I'll take that as a yes," (a common line in romantic comedies)

  • TV Shows: "Take a seat, please," (a common phrase in courtroom dramas)

  • Music: "Take me to church," (a popular song by Hozier)

General Public Discourse:

  • "I'll take a coffee, please." (ordering a drink)

  • "Let's take a walk." (suggesting an activity)

  • "I'm going to take a nap." (stating an intention)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Take

  1. "Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in." — Napoleon Bonaparte

  2. "Take the risk or lose the chance." — Anonymous

  3. "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time." — John Kay

  4. "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. Take every opportunity." — John Lennon (adapted insight)

  5. "Take your broken heart, make it into art." — Carrie Fisher

  6. "The best way to predict the future is to take action today." — Anonymous

  7. "Take only memories, leave only footprints." — Chief Seattle

  8. "Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare." — Dale Carnegie

  9. "Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get." — George Bernard Shaw

  10. "Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live." — Jim Rohn

Etymology

The word "take" has a long history! It comes from the Old English word "tacan," which meant something like "to grasp" or "to touch." This word, in turn, came from the Old Norse word "taka," which had a similar meaning.

So, way back when, if you wanted to say you were grabbing something, you'd say something like "I am tacan-ing this apple." Over time, the word changed and evolved into the "take" we know today.

The earliest known use of the word "take" was in the 12th century. People used it in a similar way to how we use it now: to mean "to seize," "to capture," or "to carry."

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Take

Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "take":

  1. Take a break: Rest for a short period.

  2. Take a chance: Risk something.

  3. Take a look: Examine something.

  4. Take a stand: Assert a position.

  5. Take advantage of: Exploit a situation.

  6. Take it easy: Relax.

  7. Take it or leave it: Accept or reject an offer.

  8. Take someone for granted: Not appreciate someone.

  9. Take the plunge: Make a decision.

  10. Take the reins: Assume control.

The word "take" is so versatile that it's used in countless phrases and idioms. These are just a few examples, and there are many more to discover.

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Source Information

Definition of take from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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