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take Antonyms

Opposite of take

Because the opposite of take shifts with each meaning, the 24 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To require or use up a specified amount of time, effort, or resources.

Usage Example

"It will save at least three hours to complete the software update."

Strong
save
spare
conserve

• verb (Context 2)

To lay hold of something with one's hands; to reach for and hold or grasp.

Usage Example

"Please release my hand as we cross the busy intersection."

Strongest
release
let go
drop
Strong
relinquish
unhand

• verb (Context 3)

To carry, accompany, or bring someone or something from one place to another.

Usage Example

"Don't forget to leave behind your umbrella with you before leaving for work."

Strongest
leave behind
leave
Strong
send

• verb (Context 4)

To accept or receive something offered, given, or presented.

Usage Example

"Does this bakery refuse credit cards, or is it cash only?"

Strongest
refuse
reject
decline
turn down
give
Strong
offer

• verb (Context 5)

To use a particular route or mode of transportation in order to travel somewhere.

Usage Example

"We decided to avoid the commuter train into the city to avoid highway traffic."

Strong
avoid
bypass

• noun (Context 6)

The amount of money received or collected from a business venture, event, or sale.

Usage Example

"The charity concert's total loss exceeded all previous fundraising records."

Strongest
loss
Strong
outlay
expenditure
expense
cost

Similar words to take

Words similar to take shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

require
accept
take hold of
bring
proceeds
takings
grasp
perspective
See all synonyms of take

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Take. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/take
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