take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control.

to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action. to take a pen and begin to write. to hold, grasp, or grip. to take a child by the hand. to get into one's hands, possession, control, etc., by force or …

1. Capturing interest; fetching: a taking smile. 2. Contagious; catching. Used of an infectious disease.

Many of our lives are centered on taking care of the needs of everyone around us aside from ourselves. It wanders about a third of the time while a person is reading, talking with other people, or taking care …

The two verb forms “taking” and “taken” and when to use each can be confusing for learners of English. This page clarifies precisely what each form represents and shows how to use them both in example …

Carriages drove past the open courtyard, taking people to the cities to find work.

taking, + n. Government an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.

If you take patients or clients, you accept them as your patients or clients. Some universities would be forced to take more students than they wanted. [VERB noun] They were told that Dr Albright wasn't …

Taking definition: That captures interest; attractive; winning.

May 16, 2025 · Adjective taking (comparative more taking, superlative most taking) Alluring; attractive.