Learning Objective: The purpose of this lesson is to be familiar with the different forms and uses of the verb TAKE.






Here are some common phrasal verbs with take.

These words are underlined as they are used in sentences for example.

The equivalent meaning of each word is provided in a parenthesis.



1) Doesn't he take after his father! They even sound the same.

(resemble)

2) I wish I could take back what I said to her.

(withdraw)

3) It's hard to take in his lectures. He speaks in such an abstract way.

(absorb, understand)

4) He was completely taken in by him and agreed to give him all her money.

(deceived)

5) Sales have really taken off now- we should make a good profit this year.

(started to improve)

6) The plane took off two hours late.

(left the ground)

7) She's very good at taking off her teacher. She sounds just like her.

(imitating)

8) We'll have to take on more staff if we're to take on more work.

(employ;accept)

9) She took to him at once and thry soon become close friends.

(formed an immediate liking for)

10) When did you take up golf?

(start a hobby)