Definitions
There are 44 meanings of the word
Took.
How to pronounce took:
US
Took - 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)
Took - 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
"I took an umbrella with me because it was raining."
"She took a nap after lunch to recharge."
"The teacher took attendance before starting the class."
"He took his time to finish the project."
"They took a photo to capture the moment."
Word Game Points
Is TOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, took is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is TOOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, took is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is TOOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, took is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
