to use the good things in a situation or to treat someone badly in order to get something good from them (e.g. This is a great opportunity to travel. ___ it!
take advantage of
to happen (e.g. When does the firework show _____? ~ At 10 p.m. tonight.)
take place
to like somebody (e.g. The children have really ________ you. They love to see you.)
take to somebody
to feel (very) sorry for (e.g. I ______ the cat and brought it some food.)
take pity on
to begin to study, practice, or do (a hobby / a sport / a job / etc.) (e.g. I've ______ kayaking recently. I enjoy it.)
take up
to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for (e.g. Daniel is going to ____ Elena ____ for dinner tonight.)
take somebody out
to participate (e.g. More and more people are starting to _____ the sport.)
take part in
not pay attention to someone or something, to ignore (e.g. Some people didn't like our school show. ~ _______ them. It was a great show!)
take no notice of
to look or be like an older relative (e.g. I _____ my father. We like the same kind of jokes!)
take after
to remove anything that is worn on the body (especially clothes) or to leave the ground (e.g. It's really hot in here. You should ____ your coat ____....
take off
to not be in a hurry, to need a long time (e.g. _____ your ____! We don't need to leave yet.)
take time
to do something although something bad might happen because of it (e.g. I like to _____. I think it's exciting.)
take a risk
to look after someone or something (e.g. If you get a pet, you'll have to _____ it.)
take care of
to begin to dislike someone (e.g. They used to be friends, but now they've ______ each other.)
take against
remove from a place or thing (e.g. Can you ____ the rubbish ____? It's collection day tomorrow.)
take something out
to consider or remember something when judging a situation (e.g. Do the final results _____ your coursework as well as exam results?)
take into account
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