Definitions

take it

VERB

accept, endure

Synonyms

WEAK

acknowledge agree bear with bite the bullet capitulate don't make waves don't rock the boat face the music go along with grin and bear it hang tough live with play the game put up with sit still for stand for stick it out stomach submit to suffer swallow take take one's lumps take one's medicine tolerate

Example Sentences

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take it

“At some point, they’re going to say, ‘We just can’t take it anymore,’” Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The account is also portable, meaning if you change employers, you can take it with you.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

“All you can do is take it one day at a time,” said Hernández, who did not play Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Evans emerged from the water and tried to take it all in.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

‘I have to take it to the Mountain!’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver