TAKE: phrasal verbs
take after
Verb
resemble someone (a parent or ancestor)
took after
From a very early age Marie took after her papa.
take apart
Verb
separate the parts of something
taking the whole thing apart
I tried to replace a key in my keyboard, but I ended up taking the whole thing apart!
take in
Verb
look at or observe
take in
What a great spot to relax and take in the view! Wow!
take off
Verb
depart from the ground
take off
I got in the rocket and I'm ready to take off!
take on
Verb
accept as a challenge
take on
I feel strong and happy. I'm ready to take on the world!
take over
Verb
assume control of something
taken over
Pandas are everywhere! They have taken over the square.
take up
Verb
begin studying or practicing something
take up
I needed a hobby that would take me outdoors, so I decided to take up mountain climbing!
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