Definitions
There are 44 meanings of the word
Takes.
How to pronounce takes:
US
Takes - as a noun
The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
Example: "The average return was about 5%"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
issuepayoffproceedsreturntakingsyieldHypernyms (Closely Related)
incomeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cinematographyfilmingmotion-picture photographyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Takes - as a verb
Carry out
Example: "Take action"
Require (time or space)
Example: "It took three hours to get to work this morning"
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occupyuse upHypernyms (Closely Related)
expenduseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take somebody somewhere
Example: "We led him to our chief"
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conductdirectguideleadHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Get into one's hands, take physically
Example: "Take a cookie!"
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get hold ofHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"
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acquireadoptassumetake onHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
Example: "I read this address as a satire"
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readHypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Example: "Bring me the box from the other room"
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bringconveyHypernyms (Closely Related)
carrytransportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take into one's possession
Example: "We are taking an orphan from romania"
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adoptrepossesstake backcollect
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
giveTravel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
Example: "He takes the bus to work"
Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example: "Take any one of these cards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choosepick outselectHypernyms (Closely Related)
decidedeterminemake up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Receive willingly something given or offered
Example: "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"
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accepthaveHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiregetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Assume, as of positions or roles
Example: "She took the job as director of development"
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filloccupyTake into consideration for exemplifying purposes
Example: "Take the case of china"
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considerdeallook atHypernyms (Closely Related)
think aboutHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Require as useful, just, or proper
Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"
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askcall fordemandinvolvenecessitateneedpostulaterequireHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Experience or feel or submit to
Example: "Take a test"
Make a film or photograph of something
Example: "Take a scene"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filmshootHypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Example: "Remove a threat"
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removewithdrawHypernyms (Closely Related)
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depilateepilateharvesttip
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Serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Example: "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"
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consumehaveingestHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Accept or undergo, often unwillingly
Example: "We took a pay cut"
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submitHypernyms (Closely Related)
undergoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make use of or accept for some purpose
Example: "Take a risk"
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acceptHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Conquer by force
Example: "Hitler took the baltic republics"
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Admit into a group or community
Example: "Accept students for graduate study"
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acceptadmittake onHypernyms (Closely Related)
accepthavetakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
Example: "Take a pulse"
Be a student of a certain subject
Example: "She is reading for the bar exam"
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learnreadstudyHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
Example: "The accident claimed three lives"
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claimexactHead into a specified direction
Example: "The escaped convict took to the hills"
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makePoint or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Example: "Please don't aim at your little brother!"
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aimdirecttake aimtrainHypernyms (Closely Related)
positionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be seized or affected in a specified way
Example: "Take sick"
Have with oneself; have on one's person
Example: "She always takes an umbrella"
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carrypackEngage for service under a term of contract
Example: "We took an apartment on a quiet street"
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charterengagehireleaserentReceive or obtain regularly
Example: "We take the times every day"
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subscribesubscribe toHypernyms (Closely Related)
buypurchaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Buy, select
Example: "I'll take a pound of that sausage"
To get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
Example: "Take shelter from the storm"
Have sex with; archaic use
Example: "He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haveLay claim to; as of an idea
Example: "She took credit for the whole idea"
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claimBe designed to hold or take
Example: "This surface will not take the dye"
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acceptBe capable of holding or containing
Example: "This box won't take all the items"
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containholdDevelop a habit
Example: "He took to visiting bars"
Obtain by winning
Example: "Winner takes all"
Example Sentences
"She takes her dog for a walk every morning."
"He takes a shower before going to work."
"The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of class."
"He takes his coffee with cream and sugar."
"She takes her kids to school every day."
Word Game Points
Is TAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, takes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, takes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is TAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, takes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
