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taker

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/ˈteɪ.kər/ · tak-er

A person who takes something or receives it.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who takes something or receives it.

ایک شخص جو کچھ لے تا ہے یا اسے وصول کرتا ہے۔

لے جانے والا

le jane wala

Synonyms

recipientreceiveracquirerوصول کنندہحاصل کنندہلے جانے والا

Antonyms

giverdonorproviderدینے والاخیر خواہفراہم کنندہ

Common Collocations

  • gift taker
  • job taker
  • taker of risks

Example Sentences

She is a quick taker of opportunities.

وہ مواقع کو جلدی سے لینے والی ہے۔

Woh moqay ko jaldi se lene wali hai.

A taker should also be a giver.

لے جانے والے کو بھی دینے والا ہونا چاہیے۔

Le jane wale ko bhi dene wala hona chahiye.

He is a risk taker in business.

وہ کاروبار میں خطرہ لینے والا ہے۔

Woh karobar mein khatra lene wala hai.

Easily Confused With

maker:A maker is someone who creates something, while a taker is someone who receives or accepts it.

Word Family

take
verbلے جانا
taking
nounلے جانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a taker as someone who takes cookies from a jar.

Imagine a person happily taking a piece of cake.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

لے جانے والے چلو آؤ، دینے والوں کی بھی خبر لو

Le jane wale chalo aao, dene walon ki bhi khabar lo

O takers, come, also inquire after those who give.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لے جانے والا ہمیشہ سچائی پر بات کرے گا

Le jane wala hamesha sachai par baat kare ga

A taker will always speak the truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "tacan" — to take

First known use: 14th century

The word 'taker' evolved from the Old English 'tacan,' which meant to obtain or receive. Over time, it has been used in various contexts to denote someone who accepts or receives something.