Phrasal Verbs – TAKE, Definitions and Example Sentences

English Phrasal Verbs with TAKE, Explanations and Example Sentences;

Take after sb

to resemble somebody

Your son doesn’t take after  you in any way.

 

Take apart

to seperate sth into parts

This crib takes apart for easy storage.

 

Take over

to get control of sth

He can take over the business when I’m away.

 

Take away

to remove sth/sb from

Take away the glasses and the tray.

 

Take in

to allow sb to stay in your home

My house is full; I can’t take in any more guests.

 

Take against

to start to dislike

Why have you suddenly taken against her?

 

Take down

to remove sth from a high position

Take down this book and read slowly.

 

Take on

to accept

Don’t take on more than you can handle.

 

Take off

to start flying

The plane will take off in a minute.

 

Take sth back

to return sth to its first place

I went to the library and took the books back.