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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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The Department for Business and Trade recently took over responsibility for delivering redress for sub-postmasters whose convictions were overturned by the courts, including Ms Skinner's case.

From BBC

Scrum-half Natasha Hunt and Jones, who still had the baseball cap on, then took over with a rendition of the song Freed from Desire - but changed the wording to 'England's on fire'.

From BBC

"Since social media has taken over, it's a very superficial way of understanding a place… You just see a picture, and then you go."

From BBC

It will be Reed's first major speech since he took over from Angela Rayner as housing secretary, after she resigned for failing to pay enough tax on a flat purchase.

From BBC

“Through participation in the UN, we can more closely align this organization with American interests. If we exit, we will allow China to take over completely.”

From Salon

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

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