TAKES Synonyms: 551 Similar and Opposite Words

takes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of take

as in holds

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd

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as in has

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly will you take that call? took a cut in pay

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as in gets

to become affected with (a disease or disorder) if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend

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as in chooses

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game

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as in buys

to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please

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as in requires

to have as a requirement it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right

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as in accommodates

to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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as in works

to produce a desired effect it will be a few hours before this medication takes

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as in stands

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend

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as in believes

to regard as right or true I think we can take his word for it

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as in overcomes

to achieve a victory over I know we can take that team

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as in manages

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently let's take each problem separately

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as in receives

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants

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as in destroys

to deprive of life I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person

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takes

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noun

plural of take

as in reactions

action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior what's your take on the announcement that the senior vice president is taking an early retirement?

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as in yields

the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?

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as in shares

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group because there were so many winners of the jackpot, each person's take will be smaller than expected

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as in variations

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play) despite its contemporary setting, this take on King Lear isn't particularly novel or insightful

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Recent Examples of takes

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Underneath, these wide-leg jeans are timeless, comfortable, and easy to walk in—and with a satin blouse like this one from Aritizia, you’ll be set for wherever your stroll takes you. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026 The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026 With the time needed to set up the paramotor and put away all the gear, the trip takes slightly longer than driving to work. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Then there’s the Tesseract, which takes the scooter formula and crams it with an almost unreasonable amount of technology. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Button-down shirts and jackets are hand beaded in a process that takes 48 hours. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 That process of reconciliation takes precedence over the music, all of which is believable in its context (the verisimilitude of the The Behemoth! — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Capital that takes two to three years to secure is more expensive than capital that takes nine months, even when the headline fund terms are identical. — George Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 An example of warrantless seizure could be a case in which an officer sees a dog being abused and takes the animal. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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Throughout the track, Swift makes fun of these takes and speaks about the newlyweds’ relationship. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Those takes were by far the largest since May when Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt concluded her run as Roxie with a weekly gross of $1,688,129. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The trend forecaster and fashion analyst (who, online, goes as @oldloserinbrooklyn) is known for her prescient takes, which seem to lean in equal parts on data and a sixth sense for what’s to come. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 As Variety exclusively reported at the time, producers decided to keep Garlin’s character on the show for the rest of the season by using off-camera dialogue and unused takes pulled from earlier episodes, as well as previously shot images of Garlin. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 The show is so cozy and soothing that the actors frequently fell asleep during takes and can be spotted snoozing in the background. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 Greengrass moved that company through a handful of locations, recomposing them for each setup until a modest crowd read on screen as a revolt spilling across the capital, and shot the scenes in firelight, with takes that could last 15 or 20 minutes. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 The two developed a joyful rhythm on set, egging each other on and rushing back to the monitor between takes. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 Herzog’s matter-of-fact filming style (which includes some long takes and awkward pans) has little evocative power. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes

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The bar makes a perfectly balanced drink, and brunch holds its own with plenty of light and rib-sticking options alike (the steak and eggs were my favorite) and strong locally roasted coffee (both pour-over and espresso options).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Brazil’s attorney general last week accused the US of undermining Brazilian democracy — a central theme for incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who holds a razor-thin polling lead over Flávio Bolsonaro.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gets

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In that case, however Taylor & Byrne chooses to handle her will be an advantage to Cathcarts.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chooses

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Balakrishnan, however, cautioned against viewing the issue simply through the lens of who buys the oil, stressing the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation through international waterways.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Fitzgerald draws the whole class map into the geography—East Egg, where the old money summers, and West Egg across the bay, where Gatsby’s new fortune buys a mansion but never quite buys in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of buys

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But that requires staying a few steps ahead of the technology’s capabilities.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Even Meta’s settlement with the attorneys general, which requires changes to features aimed at teens, contains plenty of unknowns and ties some of its actionability to competitors doing the same.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of requires

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The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Its flexible modular design accommodates up to 1,000 kilometers of range and adapts easily to both charging and battery swapping.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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Though Calvin’s children and sister Ruth (Willow Kean), who works as Snook’s Arms Harbor Master, realize there are very few resources left to hold on to, Calvin digs in his heels, determined to find a way forward.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
But the setup only works with regular, honest conversations about who pays for what.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026