Synonyms for

Takes

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

Definition

To move or carry something from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

learn takings convey contract film read consume yield rent refuse lead need direct lease takeon choose charter guide callfor make give fill ask involve pack carries moves brings transports fetches retrieves delivers escorts conducts leads guides drives hauls lifts shifts removes withdraws extracts receives accepts

Synonyms by register

Formal

receives acquires obtains procures

Informal

grabs snags gets nabs

Literary

seizes captures secures

Antonyms

gives provides donates offers returns bestows

Common collocations

  • takes time
  • takes a break
  • takes a look
  • takes care
  • takes place
  • takes responsibility
  • takes action
  • takes advantage

Word family

noun take
verb take
adjective taking

Usage note

The word 'takes' is a highly versatile verb with many idiomatic uses. It's important to consider the context to understand its precise meaning, as it can range from simple acquisition to performing an action.

Example sentences

  1. He takes his lunch to school every day.
  2. She takes her time when she's painting.
  3. The truck takes the furniture to the new house.
  4. The teacher takes attendance every morning.
  5. The cat takes a nap in the sun.

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  • Love is not what you say. Love is what you do.

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