Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing take, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(13)
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take a dare
To accept and act on a challenge from another person
take a guess
to try to answer by estimating or guessing
take a position
adopt a clear stance or viewpoint on an issue
take advice
to act upon guidance that has been received
take cover
to move to a sheltered position to protect oneself from danger or bad weather
take leave
to be absent from work, especially on official authorized grounds
take notice
pay attention to something
take office
to begin officially performing the duties of an elected or appointed position
take sides
to support one person or group in a dispute rather than remaining neutral
take someone's name
to officially record someone's name
take up singing
to begin singing as a hobby or pursuit
take up walking
begin walking as a regular habit or hobby
take your pick
to freely choose from several available options