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Expressions and phrasal verbs with “take”

15th July 2016 by Andrew

The English verb “take” has many different meanings and uses. “take” is used in many different expressions and phrasal verbs. In this lesson, you will learn the most common uses and expressions.

Form

“take” is an irregular verb.

base form: take
ing form: taking
past tense: took
past participle: taken

Meaning and uses

= to remove something without permission


I can’t find my phone. I think someone has taken it.

= to move something from one place to another.
= to carry

Please take your bag upstairs.

= to hold

Please take my bag while I open the door.

= to accept

The restaurant takes large groups.

restaurant

= to go somewhere with someone

They took the children to the park yesterday.

Expressions and phrasal verbs with “take”

“take something off” is a phrasal verb.

It means to remove an item of clothing.

Jane has taken her shoes off.

Since it is a separable phrasal verb, we can also change the word order:

take off something

Jane has taken off her shoes

“take up something“ means to start a new activity or hobby.

Jane has taken up skiing.

Skiing

“take your time“ means to do something slowly. Don’t rush

Take your time eating your dinner.

“take no notice of someone“ = to ignore someone.

They are wrong. Take no notice of them!

English video lesson

Below is an English video lesson about the verb “take” on our YouTube channel. It will help you learn the correct pronunciation and there are more examples.

There are lots of other lessons on the Crown Academy of English YouTube channel.

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  2. Hipólito Calulu says

    29th December 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Dear Andrew,

    I think you are the best. keep on writing for us. I have been learning a lot with you.

    Thank you for your help

  3. Khalid says

    16th January 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Hi Andrew you have been my teacher for one year I watch you videos every day.Thanks

  4. alpa says

    26th June 2017 at 9:25 am

    Can you please take my one bag as other one is very heavy?

    I can’t find my bicycle, it seems to me It has been taken by theft

    Would you please take your luggage with you whenever you go?

    Do you take credit card?

    She has taken an umbrella with her as there may be rain.

    I have taken up doing meditation once a day.

    We are going to park but take your time to ready.

    thank you andrew

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