Synonyms for

Taken

Verb / ˈteɪkʌn / Another word for taken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past participle of take; having been moved, removed, or carried away from a place

Synonyms & similar words

postulate adopt strike guide carry charter callfor give aim require take obviate rent abstain conduct demand exact convey refuse disclaim consider learn fill bring train grabbed seized snatched collected acquired captured confiscated extracted removed appropriated borrowed hijacked kidnapped secured withheld accepted embraced adopted assumed believed

Synonyms by register

Formal

seized captured occupied acquired

Informal

got nabbed snagged grabbed

Literary

appropriated possessed claimed

Antonyms

given free available unoccupied offered unclaimed

Common collocations

  • taken aback
  • taken into custody
  • taken for granted
  • taken seriously
  • taken away
  • taken down
  • taken over
  • taken to task

Word family

noun taking
verb take
adjective taken

Usage note

The past participle 'taken' is often used in passive constructions or as an adjective. Be mindful of its various idiomatic uses, such as 'taken aback' or 'taken for granted'.

Example sentences

  1. I have taken my dog for a walk.
  2. She has taken the cookies from the jar.
  3. He has taken the train to work.
  4. We have taken care of the garden all summer.
  5. They have taken the test already and are waiting for the results.

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