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 · Part 1 of 2
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.
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.