to take

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Term: to take

Description: To take is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, expressing actions of receiving, acquiring, transporting, consuming, accepting, capturing, understanding, seizing, or removing something or someone. It can also imply carrying out an action or making a choice.
Examples:

Verb (transitive):

I will take a book from the library. (Require an object)
John took the cookie from the jar. (Acquired or removed)
She takes medication for her condition. (Consumes)
He takes the train to work every morning. (Uses a mode of transportation)

Verb (intransitive):

She takes well to criticism. (Accepts or responds)
The new project takes a lot of time. (Requires)
The hiker took off at dawn. (Departed)

Noun:

He made a good take in the game. (Capture or seizure)
Her take on the situation was surprising. (Opinion or understanding)

Noun (informal):

The film was a successful take at the box office. (Profit achieved)

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