Best Alternative Words for TAKE ARMS
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| arm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person • a division of some larger or more complex organization • the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • supply with arms | ||||||||
| equip | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose • provide with abilities or understanding | ||||||||
| load | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • weight to be borne or conveyed • a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time • goods carried by a large vehicle • an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate • the power output of a generator or power plant • an onerous or difficult concern • a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks • the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents • electrical device to which electrical power is delivered verb • fill or place a load on • provide (a device) with something necessary • transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory • put (something) on a structure or conveyance • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||||
| prepare | verbv | |||||||
verb • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • prepare for eating by applying heat • to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • educate for a future role or function • create by training and teaching • lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession | ||||||||
| provision | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a stipulated condition • the activity of supplying or providing something • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening • a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) verb • supply with provisions | ||||||||
| supply | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an amount of something available for use • offering goods and services for sale • the activity of supplying or providing something verb • give something useful or necessary to • circulate or distribute or equip with • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance • state or say further | ||||||||
| gear up | verbv | |||||||
verb • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | ||||||||
| go to war | verbv | |||||||
verb • commence hostilities | ||||||||
| take up arms | verbv | |||||||
verb • commence hostilities | ||||||||
