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read vs take

take vs read

read and take both are nouns.

read and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read Yes No Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, read and take are synonyms defined as:
  • read and take: be a student of a certain subject
Other synonyms of read include learn, study.
As verbs, read and take are synonyms defined as:
  • read and take: interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
read (noun) take (noun)
something that is read the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
read (verb) take (verb)
interpret something that is written or printed be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
make sense of a language ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
be a student of a certain subject be seized or affected in a specified way
obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
to hear and understand be a student of a certain subject
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role accept or undergo, often unwillingly
have or contain a certain wording or form take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
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
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