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take Synonyms

Another word for take

Choosing another word for take depends on context, so the 64 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
use
ride
Strong
catch
go by
board
utilize
follow

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
bring
carry
Strong
convey
transport
bear
tote
escort
accompany
conduct

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
accept
receive
Strong
collect
obtain
acquire

• verb (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
require
need
Strong
demand
call for
entail
consume
use up
necessitate
involve

• verb (Context 5)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
grasp
take hold of
grip
hold
grab
lay hold of
Strong
seize
clutch
clasp

• noun (Context 6)

A continuous, uninterrupted recording of a scene in a film, television show, or musical session.

Usage Example

"The director was pleased with the actor's performance and approved the scene on the very first shot."

Strongest
shot
Strong
recording
clip
cut
scene

• noun (Context 7)

A particular version, interpretation, or personal perspective on a situation or topic.

Usage Example

"The journalist offered a refreshing perspective on the latest economic policy."

Strongest
perspective
interpretation
view
viewpoint
point of view
opinion
Strong
angle
slant
spin
version

• noun (Context 8)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
proceeds
receipts
takings
revenue
Strong
gate
haul
yield
return
profit
earnings

Opposites of take

The opposite of take shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

refuse
leave behind
let go
release
reject
turn down
leave
decline
See all opposites of take

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