take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control.

take Take is one of the commonest verbs in English. It is used in many different ways. Its other forms are takes, taking, took, taken.

Definition of take verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive] to carry or move something from one place to another. take something Remember to take your coat when you leave. …

if something takes a particular amount of time, that time is needed in order to finish it:

Ways to take include receiving, removing, capturing, picking something up, or being seized by something. Take has many, many senses and has found its way into many English expressions.

The word "takes" can be used as a verb that refers to the act of accepting, receiving, or acquiring something. It can also mean to grasp, realize, or comprehend a concept or idea.

to fill or occupy (space, etc.): [~ + up + object] The word "take'' will take up at least a page in this dictionary. [~ + object + up] This work takes all my time up.

Takes definition: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of <a>take.</a>.

to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action. to take a pen and begin to write. to hold, grasp, or grip. to take a child by the hand. to get into one's hands, possession, control, etc., by force or …

A take is a short piece of action which is filmed in one continuous process for a cinema or television film. She couldn't get it right–she never knew the lines and we had to do several takes.