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take

Definition for take

noun as in profit

verb as in buy; reserve

verb as in consume

Weak matches

feed on, partake of

verb as in win; be successful

Strongest matches

beat, work

Strong matches

operate, prevail, succeed, triumph

verb as in carry, transport; accompany

verb as in captivate, enchant

verb as in require

Strongest matches

ask, need

Strong matches

crave, demand, necessitate

Weak match

call for

verb as in subtract

Strongest match

remove

Strong matches

deduct, discount, eliminate

verb as in cheat, deceive

verb as in contract, catch

Strongest matches

draw, get

Strong match

derive

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Takaichi, 64 years old, took the reins in Japan in late October after winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on what was her third attempt.

Kurdish and U.S. officials have repeatedly urged countries to take back their nationals, which could eventually allow the detention camps and prisons to shut down.

New plants are being developed but they will take several years to come online.

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Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.

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"It will take time to reply to them all but I'll start doing them one by one after this."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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