take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control.

3 days ago · Ways to take include receiving, removing, capturing, picking something up, or being seized by something. Take has many, many senses and has found its way into many English expressions.

if something takes a particular amount of time, that time is needed in order to finish it:

take Take is one of the commonest verbs in English. It is used in many different ways. Its other forms are takes, taking, took, taken.

is used to talk about the length of time that an event continues: is also used to say that you have enough of something: is used to talk about the amount of time you need in order to go somewhere or do …

Grammar to be used with (a certain form, accent, case, mood, etc.): a verb that always takes an object. Law to acquire property, as on the happening of an event: They take a fortune under the will.

Something that has been taken. The amount or quantity of something taken. The day's take of fish. Money received; receipts or profit. To take into consideration. Drab curtains took away from the …

A take is the reward or profit you get from doing something. If help you with this task, I demand you give me part of your take. A take is part of a performance which is recorded without a break. The director …

Derived forms: taking, took, taken, takes. See also: take in, take off, take out, take up.

Synonyms for TAKES: holds, grasps, grips, clasps, lays hold of, clenches, catches, seizes; Antonyms of TAKES: liberates, frees, drops, gives, releases, discharges, passes, delivers