hold vs take

hold and take both are nouns.

hold and take both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
take	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take is a hypernym of hold; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than hold:

hold: aim, point, or direct
take: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Other hypernyms of hold include aim, direct, take aim, train.

As verbs, hold and take are synonyms defined as:

hold and take: be capable of holding or containing

Other synonyms of hold include contain.

hold (noun)	take (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
a cell in a jail or prison
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	take (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
hold the attention of	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
assert or affirm	ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
remain committed to	be seized or affected in a specified way
declare to be	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	be a student of a certain subject
be in accord; be in agreement	take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
aim, point, or direct	interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
protect against a challenge or attack	accept or undergo, often unwillingly
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
have or hold in one's hands or grip	make a film or photograph of something
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	lay claim to; as of an idea
support or hold in a certain manner	obtain by winning
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
cover as for protection against noise or smell	serve oneself to, or consume regularly
organize or be responsible for	get into one's hands, take physically
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)	have sex with; archaic use
cause to come to an abrupt stop	occupy or take on
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense	travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
secure and keep for possible future use or application	head into a specified direction
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices	take somebody somewhere
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance	take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
keep from departing	proceed along in a vehicle
take and maintain control over, often by violent means	experience or feel or submit to
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	take into one's possession
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity	conquer by force
remain in a certain state, position, or condition	buy, select
be valid, applicable, or true	engage for service under a term of contract
be pertinent or relevant or applicable	receive or obtain regularly
have room for; hold without crowding	receive willingly something given or offered
have as a major characteristic	require (time or space)
resist or confront with resistance	admit into a group or community
stop dealing with	to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
contain or hold; have within	make use of or accept for some purpose
be capable of holding or containing	assume, as of positions or roles
	carry out
	develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
	require as useful, just, or proper
	be designed to hold or take
	have with oneself; have on one's person
	be capable of holding or containing

hold vs take

hold and take both are nouns.

hold and take both are verbs.

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