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atake

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/əˈteɪk/ · a-take

To lift or raise something.

Meanings

verbinformal

To lift or raise something.

کسی چیز کو اٹھانا یا بلند کرنا۔

اٹھانا

uthaana

Synonyms

liftraisepick upاٹھانابلند کرناچننا

Antonyms

droplowerset downگرانانیچا کرنارکھنا

Common Collocations

  • take a break
  • take a picture
  • take it easy

Example Sentences

Could you please take this box for me?

کیا آپ اس ڈبے کو میرے لیے اٹھا سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap is dabay ko mere liye utha sakte hain?

I will take the lead in this project.

میں اس منصوبے میں قیادت سنبھالوں گا۔

Main is mansoobay mein qaidat sambhaloon ga.

He took all the necessary steps to succeed.

اس نے کامیابی کے لیے تمام ضروری اقدامات اٹھائے۔

Usne kamiyabi ke liye tamam zaroori iqdamat uthaaye.

Easily Confused With

takeout:Takeout refers to food that is purchased to be eaten off the premises, while 'take' is a more general term for lifting or obtaining something.

Word Family

taking
nounاٹھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'take' as in grabbing something you want.

Picture someone lifting a heavy box.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "acian" — to receive, get

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved in usage from its Old English roots to modern English, retaining the meaning related to obtaining or capturing something.