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takes

/teɪks/
Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To take something or someone, often implying control or possession.

    - "He takes the ball and runs."
    - "She takes her children to school every day."
  • Verb

    2. To receive or accept something offered.

    - "I'll take a glass of water, please."
    - "He took the offer and joined the company."
Pronunciation
  1. /teɪks/



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Antonyms

give , bring , drop
Synonyms

capture , conquer , seize , ingest , swallow , beat , confiscate , seize , grab , grasp , grip , nim , have , sleep with , do in , off , terminate , garner , get , obtain , win , knock off , subduct , take away
Rhymes
Words rhyming with takes
akes , shakes , makes , fakes , akes
Variants
List of all variants of takes that leads to same result
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Forms
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took, taking, taken

Etymology
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Old English 'teacan' or 'teahhan', meaning 'to take, seize, or receive'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'takes' can also be used in the context of photography, where it refers to individual shots taken during a photo shoot.

  2. In the game of chess, a 'take' refers to capturing an opponent's piece.

Related Concepts
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  1. seize: To take control of something suddenly and forcefully.

  2. accept: To receive something willingly, often implying agreement or approval.

Culture
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In literature, 'takes' can refer to a person's actions or decisions, such as 'taking a stand' or 'taking a risk'. In music, 'takes' can refer to different recordings of a song during a recording session.

How to Memorize "takes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the action of taking, such as grabbing an object or accepting a gift.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'takes' with words that have similar meanings, such as 'receive' or 'seize'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'takes' and the related words 'tea' and 'cakes': 'Taking tea and cakes means I accept the offer'.

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