lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold

Mrs Morgan took another biscuit

he leaned forward to take her hand

here, take it—I don't need it any more

remove (someone or something) from a particular place

he took an envelope from his inside pocket

the police took him away

carry or bring with one; convey

he took along a portfolio of his drawings

the drive takes you through some wonderful scenery

I took him a letter

accept or receive (someone or something)

she was advised to take any job offered

they don't take children

consume as food, drink, medicine, or drugs

take an aspirin and lie down

make, undertake, or perform (an action or task)

Lucy took a deep breath

the key decisions are still to be taken

require or use up (a specified amount of time)

the jury took an hour and a half to find McPherson guilty

it takes me about a quarter of an hour to walk to work

be attracted or charmed by

Billie was very taken with him

(of a plant or seed) take root or begin to grow; germinate

the fuchsia cuttings had taken and were looking good

have or require as part of the appropriate construction

verbs which take both the infinitive and the finite clause as their object