Share Phrasal Verbs - TAKE
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To be similar to an older member of your family.
TAKE _____
TAKE AFTER
"He takes after his mother's side of the family."
To admit that something you said was wrong.
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TAKE BACK
"I didn't mean what I said - I take it back."
To understand something. TAKE _____
TAKE IN
"I'm not sure how much of his explanation she took in."
Start flying - Leave suddenly. TAKE _____
TAKE OFF
"As soon as she saw George, she just took off."
Accept work, responsability - Fight against someone.
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TAKE ON
"They returned to the office ready to take on new challenges."
Take someone to a cinema, restaurant, etc.
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TAKE OUT
"She's taking her parents out for dinner."
To take control of something.
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TAKE OVER
"IBM is taking over the smaller company."
Explain how something should be done, what something is about, etc.
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TAKE (somebody) THROUGH (something)
"Here's my report. I'll take you through it if you like."
Start doing something new regularly.
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TAKE UP
"Chris has taken up running."
Accept an offer or invitation.
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TAKE (somebody) UP ON (something)
"I've decided to take you up on that job offer."
