to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for (e.g. Daniel is going to ____ Elena ____ for dinner tonight.)
take somebody out
to use the good things in a situation or to treat someone badly in order to get something good from them (e.g. This is a great opportunity to travel. ___ it!
take advantage of
If Justin ______ (not come) tonight, Sara will be delighted
DOESN'T COME
I'll take a shower_____ I do pilates
AFTER
to like somebody (e.g. The children have really ________ you. They love to see you.)
take to somebody
to consider or remember something when judging a situation (e.g. Do the final results _____ your coursework as well as exam results?)
take into account
If you_____ (eat) too many calories, you gain weight
EAT
to begin to study, practice, or do (a hobby / a sport / a job / etc.) (e.g. I've ______ kayaking recently. I enjoy it.)
take up
We'll arrive in time for lunch ________ the traffic is bad
UNLESS
to look after someone or something (e.g. If you get a pet, you'll have to _____ it.)
take care of
remove from a place or thing (e.g. Can you ____ the rubbish ____? It's collection day tomorrow.)
take something out
to not be in a hurry, to need a long time (e.g. _____ your ____! We don't need to leave yet.)
take time
not pay attention to someone or something, to ignore (e.g. Some people didn't like our school show. ~ _______ them. It was a great show!)
take no notice of
to do something although something bad might happen because of it (e.g. I like to _____. I think it's exciting.)
take a risk
to participate (e.g. More and more people are starting to _____ the sport.)
take part in
.......... you leave now, you’ll miss the last bus.
unless
My boyfriend will call me ______he's at his hotel
WHEN
to feel (very) sorry for (e.g. I ______ the cat and brought it some food.)
take pity on
Sara is going to pack her suitcase______ she goes to bed
BEFORE
to begin to dislike someone (e.g. They used to be friends, but now they've ______ each other.)
take against
If the bus______ (not come) soon, I_______ (take) a taxi
DOESN'T COME/ WILL TAKE
to look or be like an older relative (e.g. I _____ my father. We like the same kind of jokes!)
take after
Plants die if_______ (not get) enough water
THEY DON'T GET
to remove anything that is worn on the body (especially clothes) or to leave the ground (e.g. It's really hot in here. You should ____ your coat ____....
take off
to happen (e.g. When does the firework show _____? ~ At 10 p.m. tonight.)
take place
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