Participation & Situational Actions (Take): English Vocabulary List

to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

"Do not take a chance with your health."

"I decided to take a chance and apply for the job even though I lacked some experience."

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

"You should not take a risk with your savings."

"You have to take a risk if you want to succeed in business because nothing is guaranteed."

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

"They took advantage of him."

"The unscrupulous salesman tried to take advantage of the customer's lack of knowledge about the product."

to unfairly use or manipulate another person for one's own benefit, often in a selfish or deceitful manner

"Do not take advantage of her kindness."

"The dishonest salesman tried to take advantage of the old lady by overcharging her for simple repairs."

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

"You should take my advice."

"If you had taken my advice and saved some money, you wouldn't be struggling to pay your bills right now."

to participate in and complete an examination or assessment

"I have to take a math exam tomorrow."

"All the students were very nervous to take a difficult test yesterday morning."

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

"I take care of my cat."

"She takes care of her younger brother every afternoon after school."

to seek or find shelter or protection during a dangerous or threatening situation

"We took cover under a tree."

"When the shooting started the soldiers quickly took cover behind the concrete wall."

to experience great pleasure, satisfaction, or joy from something

"She takes delight in cooking."

"My grandmother takes great delight in telling stories about her childhood to anyone who is willing to listen."

(of an action, process, or change) to begin to produce the intended results or outcome

"The medicine will take effect soon."

"The new policy is expected to take effect at the beginning of next month."

to strongly disagree or object to something because it is offensive or incorrect

"I take exception to your comment."

"The professor took exception to the student's rude comment and asked him to leave the lecture hall."

to find encouragement or hope in a challenging situation

"Take heart, things will get better."

"The struggling team took heart from their narrow defeat and trained harder for the next match."

to argue or disagree with someone over something

"I take issue with that."

"Several members of the committee take issue with the proposed changes, arguing that they would negatively affect the entire community."

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

"You should take it easy."

"After a long and stressful week, she decided to take it easy and relax at home."

to write down or record information, typically in a brief or concise form, to remember it or refer to it later

"Please take a note of what I say."

"The secretary took a note of everything the manager said during the meeting for the records."

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

"Drivers did not take notice of the sign."

"Nobody took notice of the warning signs until it was too late and the accident had already happened."

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

to occur at a specific time or location

"The event will take place tomorrow."

"The annual conference will take place in London next month, attracting experts from around the world."

to assume someone's role, position, or responsibilities

"Please take your place at the table."

"When the manager retired the assistant took his place and continued the good work."

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

"She takes pride in her work."

"The hardworking artist takes great pride in every painting she creates for her loyal customers."

to be considered as more urgent or significant than something else

"Your health should take priority always."

"In emergency situations, saving lives must take priority over everything else."

(of a sports team or individual player) to enter the playing area or arena to begin a game or match

"The soccer team took the field."

"The football players took the field to the sound of cheering fans and bright stadium lights."

to agree to or accept a proposal, opportunity, or arrangement

"I decided to take the offer."

"I decided to take the offer because the salary and benefits were much better than my current job."

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

"Don't take advantage of this."

"They were accused of taking advantage of the loopholes in the tax legislation for personal gain."

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

"Take advantage of this offer."

"We should take advantage of the good weather to go for a hike."

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

"She will take care of the baby."

"It is important to take care of your mental and physical well-being."

to deal with a task, problem, etc.

"I will take care of it."

"Could you please take care of the client's urgent request while I'm attending the meeting?"

(of an action, process, or change) to begin to produce the intended results or outcome

"The plan will take effect."

"The new safety regulations are expected to take effect next month, improving workplace conditions."

(of a rule, law, or policy) to officially become valid and enforceable

"The law will take effect."

"After the parliamentary vote, the revised taxation policy will officially take effect on January first."