taken >> teɪk
Definition: [verb] lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.
Example: Mrs Morgan took another biscuit
Definition: [verb] remove (someone or something) from a particular place.
Example: he took an envelope from his inside pocket
Definition: [verb] carry or bring with one; convey.
Example: he took along a portfolio of his drawings
Definition: [verb] accept or receive (someone or something).
Example: she was advised to take any job offered
Definition: [verb] consume as food, drink, medicine, or drugs.
Example: take an aspirin and lie down
Definition: [verb] make, undertake, or perform (an action or task).
Example: Lucy took a deep breath
Definition: [verb] require or use up (a specified amount of time).
Example: the jury took an hour and a half to find McPherson guilty
Definition: [verb] be attracted or charmed by.
Example: Billie was very taken with him
Definition: [verb] (of a plant or seed) take root or begin to grow; germinate.
Example: the fuchsia cuttings had taken and were looking good
Definition: [verb] have or require as part of the appropriate construction.
Example: verbs which take both the infinitive and the finite clause as their object