take

noun

1
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
2
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
the average return was about 5%

1
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
He got AIDS
She came down with pneumonia
2
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
remove a threat
remove a wrapper
3
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
take a pulse
A reading was taken of the earth's tremors
4
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
5
be seized or affected in a specified way
take sick
be taken drunk
6
be a student of a certain subject
She is reading for the bar exam
7
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
I read this address as a satire
How should I take this message?
8
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
We took a pay cut
9
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Take any one of these cards
Choose a good husband for your daughter
10
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
Take the case of China
Consider the following case

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