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To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

Example: I'll take that plate off the table.

To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).

Example: The camera takes 35mm film.

To remove.

Example: take two eggs from the carton

To have sex with.

The act by which something is taken.

A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.

A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).

(in the plural) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).

Example: Count the shop's takings.

Alluring; attractive.

Infectious; contagious.