take a part of

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distribute divide participate receive split

STRONG

accord administer allot apportion assign bestow deal dispense divvy part partake partition prorate quota ration shift slice yield

WEAK

be a party to cut the pie divide with divvy up dole out give and take give out go Dutch go fifty-fifty go halves go in with have a hand in have a portion of mete out parcel out pay half piece up slice up split up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect combine gather hold join keep maintain

STRONG

deny disallow disapprove oppose refuse take unite withhold

WEAK

be selfish

Example Sentences

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“It’s going to take a part of L.A. that should be better known to a lot of people ... and it’s going to make it an attractive place to visit, but also to live.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2022

So that’s where, basically, you take a part of your business and you sell it to someone else or you give it to someone else.

From The Verge • Oct. 22, 2019

As part of the restructuring, Deutsche said it will take a part of its asset management business public.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2017

“When you take a part of history off the shelves, it takes a toll on everybody,” said Mr. Hagglund.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2015

Rather than give up any of his own “rights,” he will take a part of what belongs to others.

From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.

take a part of

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