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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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He took over right before the season began.

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He was named chief executive in August and is set to take over from Brian Cornell, the company's current leader, in February.

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The European Central Bank, which took over supervision of larger euro area institutions in 2014, has also laid on a heavier regulatory hand than U.S. counterparts.

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They wanted the government to take over healthcare.

I’m sorry that your sister appears to have taken over your father’s estate and, from what you say, listed herself as beneficiary on his accounts.

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

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