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Tomas Busse
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This document provides definitions and examples of 10 common phrasal verbs using the verb "take" in English. It defines phrasal verbs such as "to take after" (to resemble a relative), "to take up" (to start a new hobby or accept an offer), "to take to" (to be naturally good at something), and "to take in" (to accommodate, deceive, or learn). It also discusses less common phrasal verbs like "to take apart" (to dismantle something) and "to take back" (to return an item or retract a comment).

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Outside the Box Phrasal Verbs with TAKE
息englishbox 2012 Take is an irregular verb (take/took/taken). In this lesson, you will be presented with the most commonly used phrasal verbs in English with the verb to take. Each phrasal verb is accompanied by its definition and an example sentence.
息englishbox 2012 1. To take after someone: To resemble or be similar to a relative in terms of personality or appearance. I certainly dont take after my father in terms of personality, but most people say I look just like him.
息englishbox 2012 2. To take something up: To start a new hobby, to accept (an offer), or to occupy space or time. My brother was really good at tennis, but he gave it up when he was fourteen and he took up football. When my boss offered me a promotion, I took him up on it immediately despite the extra workload. We really should get rid of that old sofa. It takes up so much space and looks terribly ugly!
息englishbox 2012 3. To take to: To be naturally good at something, or to get on well with someone naturally. I think our new designer will really take to her job very quickly. She seems very talented! Max really took to Jane the first time they met, and a year later they were married!
息englishbox 2012 4. To take in: To accommodate and shelter, to deceive or fool someone, or to learn something. We found an injured stray cat, so we took it in and looked after it. Now its part of the family. The customer was completely taken in by the car salesmans smooth talking and silver tongue. The car was an absolute rip-off! Having studied French for five months now, I find I take in new words a lot quicker than I used to.
息englishbox 2012 5. To take on: To employ someone, to challenge someone, or to accept a burdensome task. Unfortunately, we havent been able to take on any new recruits this year because of the financial crisis. The striker took on the defender, beat him, and then released a fantastic shot at goal. I dont consider myself particularly gifted in translation, but I took on the project anyway.
息englishbox 2012 6. To take over: To conquer, or to assume responsibility and control. England would be a very different place if Oliver Cromwell had never taken over.
息englishbox 2012 7. To take off: To remove, to leave the ground in an aeroplane, or to become successful. In a moment of inspiration, the young poet took off the lid of his pen and started to write furiously. The plane is scheduled to take off at nine oclock tomorrow morning. Weve invested a lot of money, so if our product doesnt take off soon were in trouble!
息englishbox 2012 8. To take something apart: To dismantle something. I never take anything apart if I dont know how to put it back together again.
息englishbox 2012 9. To take someone out: To pay for someones drinks and/or food when they accompany you. If I get this job, I promise Ill take you out for a meal in a top restaurant.
息englishbox 2012 10.To take back: To return an item to a shop, or to retract a comment. If your new shoes dont fit, you should really take them back. I know I offended him, but what I said was true and Im not going to take it back.

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Outside the-box---phrasal-verbs-with-take

  • 1. Outside the Box Phrasal Verbs with TAKE
  • 2. 息englishbox 2012 Take is an irregular verb (take/took/taken). In this lesson, you will be presented with the most commonly used phrasal verbs in English with the verb to take. Each phrasal verb is accompanied by its definition and an example sentence.
  • 3. 息englishbox 2012 1. To take after someone: To resemble or be similar to a relative in terms of personality or appearance. I certainly dont take after my father in terms of personality, but most people say I look just like him.
  • 4. 息englishbox 2012 2. To take something up: To start a new hobby, to accept (an offer), or to occupy space or time. My brother was really good at tennis, but he gave it up when he was fourteen and he took up football. When my boss offered me a promotion, I took him up on it immediately despite the extra workload. We really should get rid of that old sofa. It takes up so much space and looks terribly ugly!
  • 5. 息englishbox 2012 3. To take to: To be naturally good at something, or to get on well with someone naturally. I think our new designer will really take to her job very quickly. She seems very talented! Max really took to Jane the first time they met, and a year later they were married!
  • 6. 息englishbox 2012 4. To take in: To accommodate and shelter, to deceive or fool someone, or to learn something. We found an injured stray cat, so we took it in and looked after it. Now its part of the family. The customer was completely taken in by the car salesmans smooth talking and silver tongue. The car was an absolute rip-off! Having studied French for five months now, I find I take in new words a lot quicker than I used to.
  • 7. 息englishbox 2012 5. To take on: To employ someone, to challenge someone, or to accept a burdensome task. Unfortunately, we havent been able to take on any new recruits this year because of the financial crisis. The striker took on the defender, beat him, and then released a fantastic shot at goal. I dont consider myself particularly gifted in translation, but I took on the project anyway.
  • 8. 息englishbox 2012 6. To take over: To conquer, or to assume responsibility and control. England would be a very different place if Oliver Cromwell had never taken over.
  • 9. 息englishbox 2012 7. To take off: To remove, to leave the ground in an aeroplane, or to become successful. In a moment of inspiration, the young poet took off the lid of his pen and started to write furiously. The plane is scheduled to take off at nine oclock tomorrow morning. Weve invested a lot of money, so if our product doesnt take off soon were in trouble!
  • 10. 息englishbox 2012 8. To take something apart: To dismantle something. I never take anything apart if I dont know how to put it back together again.
  • 11. 息englishbox 2012 9. To take someone out: To pay for someones drinks and/or food when they accompany you. If I get this job, I promise Ill take you out for a meal in a top restaurant.
  • 12. 息englishbox 2012 10.To take back: To return an item to a shop, or to retract a comment. If your new shoes dont fit, you should really take them back. I know I offended him, but what I said was true and Im not going to take it back.