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take vs think of

think of vs take

take is a noun but think of is not a noun.

take and think of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
think of No No Yes No
As verbs, think of is a hyponym of take; that is, think of is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  • think of: choose in one's mind
take (noun) think of (noun)
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
take (verb) think of (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness keep in mind for attention or consideration
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract look on as or consider
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect intend to refer to
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial take into consideration, have in view
be seized or affected in a specified way choose in one's mind
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives devise or invent
be a student of a certain subject
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
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
Difference between take and think of

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