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Phrasal Verbs

With 'Take'

Hi guys❗ I'm sure that you've said this word many times. Do you use phrasal verbs with 'take'

If you don't. Well, I'll tell you some of the most used phrasal verbs with this verb. Let's begin❗

Take after (sb)
To be similar to an older relative in appearance or character.
     Michael really takes after his mother with his love for dogs.
                                           take after (sb)

Take (sth) down
1. To remove something that is on a wall or something that is temporary.
        I took the pictures down.
                                           take (sth) down
2.  To separate a large structure into pieces.
        The bridge was taken down for safety reasons.
                                    (sth) be taken down 

3.  To write something that another person has just said.
        I used to take down notes when I was in school.
                                    take down (sth)

Take off
1. If an aircraft, 🐦 or insect take off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly.
        The plane took off at 3:30 pm.
                                  take off
2.  To suddenly start to be successful or popular..
        His career really take off after winning that 🎾 tournament.
                                             take off

Take (sb) off
To copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain 👩👨.
     The actor took off some politicians.
                               take off (sb)

Take (sth) off
Remove a piece of clothing.
     Japaneses have the custom of taking their 👞👞 off to avoid getting the floor dirty.
                                                                                             take (sth) off

Take out
1. To remove something from somewhere.
        The dentist took out one of her teeth.
                                    take out (sth)
2.  To get 💰 from a bank account.
        Some fans take out loans to go to life 🌍 🏆 matches.
                                        take out (sth)
3.  To buy food at a cafe or restaurant for eating elsewhere.
        Tonight, I ordered a 🍔 and 🍟 to take out.
                                                                        take out

Take to (sth)
Began to fall into the habit of.
     Oliver's taken to drinking a per day.
                            take to (sth)

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