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take over

Definition for take over

verb as in annex

verb as in appropriate

verb as in assume

verb as in cover

Strongest match

offset

Weak matches

double for, make good, make up for, stand in (for), take the rap for

verb as in expropriate

verb as in inherit

verb as in spell

Strongest match

breathe

Strong matches

allow, free, release, relieve

Weak matches

lay off, lie by, stand in (for), take the place of

verb as in supersede

verb as in supplant

noun as in annexation

Strongest matches

incorporation, takeover

Weak match

annexing

noun as in appropriation

noun as in assumption

noun as in coup d'état

noun as in merger

noun as in requisition

noun as in takeover bid

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Example Sentences

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When another officer took over the indecent images investigation and was informed of the report of blackmail, it was discovered that the text had been sent from Thompson's personal mobile phone.

From BBC

You have an image, and sometimes ego takes over and you’re like, “I would like people to see me as this.”

It was their preferred destination after reluctantly fleeing Afghanistan as violence rapidly escalated after the Taliban took over.

From BBC

It's understood that a number of commercial buyers have already approached the government about taking over SSUK, which has already transitioned to greener electric arc furnaces.

From BBC

"Us British are proud of our country, but it's being taken over. Am I talking naughty? I don't care."

From BBC

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

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