With 'take' Flashcards

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take after

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To look or be similar to a family member

“Juliet is very hard-working. She takes after her mother.”

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take back

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To return sth to the store

“I don’t want these new books that I’ve bought. I think I’ll take them back.”

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take off

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To become very popular or successful suddenly

“Pablo’s musical career took off after the release of his first song”

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take on

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Employ someone for a job

“The factory have decided to take on 500 new members of staff.”

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take up

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Start spending time on a new hobby

“Lucille took up volleyball when she was 15.”

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