Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

took

verb
/tʊk/
Definition
to have obtained or received something.
Examples
  • She took the book from the shelf.
  • They took a long walk in the park.
  • He took the opportunity to speak up.
Meaning
The past tense of the verb ‘take’, indicating the action of grabbing or acquiring something.
Synonyms
  • grabbed
  • seized
  • received