took

past tense of take
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as in accommodated
to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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as in wrought
to produce a desired effect it will be a few hours before this medication takes

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for took
Verb
  • Significant costs are anticipated in pursuit of financing and acquisition plans, with cash held outside the Trust Account deemed insufficient for operations beyond one year.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Reading International has classified several properties as held for sale, including assets in Townsville, Australia, and Wellington and Rotorua, New Zealand, as part of its strategy to enhance liquidity.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The event had a party atmosphere with a nerdy tinge.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Aldo has picked up a lot more bets (79 percent), but Bautista has had most of the money come in on him at 56 percent.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Advertisement The centers will house only adult men, while vulnerable people such as women, children, elderly people and those who are ill or victims of torture will be accommodated in Italy.
    Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus.
    Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Borgwardt also is also alleged to have taken photos of his passport, moved funds to a foreign bank and changed his email address, and he was believed to have been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan, Podoll said.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Bozanich believed the claims of abuse were false.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Gojira left me wondering how a band as guaranteed to put the fear of metal into casual observers managed to become the only metal act in history to perform at an Olympics ceremony last summer in Paris.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Selecting the right Salesforce managed services provider is an important factor in a business decision regarding Salesforce deployment and post-deployment management.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The deal comes following the companies’ past collaboration on Pierce’s comedy feature The Get Rich Quick Scheme, which premiered at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma and received a theatrical run.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Just weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris received the endorsement of pop superstar, rock legend Bruce Springsteen threw his support behind her as well.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Comments on that plan are being accepted through Friday.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Alexander-Walker caught the pass, pumped, took a side dribble and fired.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Took.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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