take after
resemble a family member
To look or behave like an older family member, especially a parent or relative.
Everyone says I take after my mother because we both have the same smile.
"take" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "take" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
take
after
take afterTo look or behave like an older family member, especially a parent or relative.Everyone says I take after my mother because we both have the same smile.
back
take backto bring something you bought or borrowed back to the place you got it from, usually because you don't want it or it doesn't work.I had to take back the shoes because they were too small.
down
take downTo remove something that is hanging or placed above you, such as a picture, shelf, or decoration.Could you take down the clock from the wall for me?
in
take into fully understand or remember new information, or to notice details around youThere was so much information in the lecture that I couldn't take it all in.
off
take offWhen a plane leaves the ground and starts flying.The plane will take off in a few minutes.
on
take onto agree to do a job, task, or responsibilityShe decided to take on more work to help her team finish the project.
out
take outTo remove something from inside a place, container, or position.Please take out your books and turn to page ten.
over
take overTo start being in charge of something, like a business, project, or situation.After the manager left, Sarah took over the project.
part in
take part into join or be involved in an activity, event, or group with other people.Many students take part in after-school clubs to meet new friends.
to
take toTo quickly begin to like someone or something, often unexpectedly.My son really took to his new teacher and looks forward to school now.
up
take upto begin doing a new activity, hobby, or sport regularly.I decided to take up yoga to help me relax after work.
take back
return an item
to bring something you bought or borrowed back to the place you got it from, usually because you don't want it or it doesn't work.
I had to take back the shoes because they were too small.
take down
remove from a high place
To remove something that is hanging or placed above you, such as a picture, shelf, or decoration.
Could you take down the clock from the wall for me?
take in
understand or absorb
to fully understand or remember new information, or to notice details around you
There was so much information in the lecture that I couldn't take it all in.
take off
plane leaves the ground
When a plane leaves the ground and starts flying.
The plane will take off in a few minutes.
take on
accept responsibility
to agree to do a job, task, or responsibility
She decided to take on more work to help her team finish the project.
take out
remove something from a place
To remove something from inside a place, container, or position.
Please take out your books and turn to page ten.
take over
take control
To start being in charge of something, like a business, project, or situation.
After the manager left, Sarah took over the project.
take part in
join an activity
to join or be involved in an activity, event, or group with other people.
Many students take part in after-school clubs to meet new friends.
take to
to start liking someone or something
To quickly begin to like someone or something, often unexpectedly.
My son really took to his new teacher and looks forward to school now.
take up
start an activity
to begin doing a new activity, hobby, or sport regularly.
I decided to take up yoga to help me relax after work.