ALL meanings of took
took
T t - verb took simple past tense of take. 1
- verb took Nonstandard. a past participle of take. 1
- verb with object took to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write. 1
- verb with object took to hold, grasp, or grip: to take a book in one's hand; to take a child by the hand. 1
- verb with object took to get into one's hands, possession, control, etc., by force or artifice: to take a bone from a snarling dog. 1
- verb with object took to seize or capture: to take an enemy town; to take a prisoner. 1
- verb with object took to catch or get (fish, game, etc.), especially by killing: to take a dozen trout on a good afternoon. 1
- verb with object took to pick from a number; select: Take whichever you wish. 1
- verb with object took to receive and accept willingly (something given or offered): to take a compliment with a smile; to take a bribe. 1
- verb with object took to receive or be the recipient of (something bestowed, administered, etc.): to take first prize. 1
- verb with object took to accept and act upon or comply with: to take advice; to take a dare. 1
- verb with object took to receive or accept (a person) into some relation: to take someone in marriage; to take new members once a year. 1
- verb with object took to receive, react, or respond to in a specified manner: Although she kept calm, she took his death hard. 1
- verb with object took to form in the mind; make: The company took the decision to shut down. 1
- verb with object took to receive as a payment or charge: He refused to take any money for the use of his car. 1
- verb with object took to gain for use by payment, lease, etc.: to take a box at the opera; to take a beach house for a month. 1
- verb with object took to secure regularly or periodically by payment: to take a magazine. 1
- verb with object took to get or obtain from a source; derive: The book takes its title from Dante. 1
- verb with object took to extract or quote: He took whole passages straight from Dickens. 1
- verb with object took to obtain or exact as compensation for some wrong: to take revenge. 1
- verb with object took to receive into the body or system, as by swallowing or inhaling: to take a pill; to take a breath of fresh air. 1
- verb with object took to have for one's benefit or use: to take a meal; to take a nap; to take a bath. 1
- verb with object took to use as a flavoring agent in a food or beverage: to take sugar in one's coffee. 1
- verb with object took to be subjected to; undergo: to take a heat treatment. 1
- verb with object took to endure or submit to with equanimity or without an appreciable weakening of one's resistance: to take a joke; unable to take punishment. 1
- verb with object took to enter into the enjoyment of (recreation, a holiday, etc.): to take a vacation. 1
- verb with object took to carry off without permission: to take something that belongs to another. 1
- verb with object took to remove: to take the pins out of one's hair. 1
- verb with object took to remove by death: The flood took many families. 1
- verb with object took to end (a life): She took her own life. 1
- verb with object took to subtract or deduct: If you take 2 from 5, that leaves 3. 1
- verb with object took to carry with one: Take your lunch with you. Are you taking an umbrella? 1
- verb with object took to convey in a means of transportation: We took them for a ride in the country. 1
- verb with object took (of a vehicle) to convey or transport: Will this bus take me across town? 1
- verb with object took (of a road, path, etc.) to serve as a means of conducting to or through some place or region: Fifth Avenue took us through the center of town. These stairs will take you up to the attic. 1
- verb with object took to bring about a change in the state or condition of: Her ambition and perseverance took her quickly to the top of her field. 1
- verb with object took to conduct or escort: to take someone out for dinner. 1
- verb with object took to set about or succeed in getting over, through, or around (some obstacle); clear; negotiate: The horse took the hedge easily. He took the corner at top speed. 1
- verb with object took to come upon suddenly; catch: to take someone by surprise. 1
- verb with object took to get or contract; catch: He took cold over the weekend. I took a chill. 1
- verb with object took to attack or affect, as with a disease: suddenly taken with a fit of coughing. 1
- verb with object took to be capable of attaining as a result of some action or treatment: Most leathers take a high polish. 1
- verb with object took to absorb or become impregnated with; be susceptible to: Waxed paper will not take ink. This cloth takes dye. 1
- verb with object took to attract and hold: The red sweater took his eye. The urgent voice took her attention. 1
- verb with object took to captivate or charm: The kitten took my fancy. 1
- verb with object took to require: It takes courage to do that. The climb took all our strength. 1
- verb with object took to employ for some specified or implied purpose: to take measures to curb drugs. 1
- verb with object took to use as a means of transportation: to take a bus to the ferry. 1
- verb with object took to get on or board (a means of transportation) at a given time or in a given place: She takes the train at Scarsdale. 1
- verb with object took to proceed to occupy: to take a seat. 1