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to take care of somebody or something

to take advantage of something

to take place

to take time

to take something into account

to take pity on somebody or something

to take off

to take up

to take to

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to take against

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to take out

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to take notice

to take care of somebody or something

Frase

/ˈteɪk ˈkɛr əv/

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Collocation

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

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My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation.

She takes care of her little brother after school.

to take advantage of something

Frase

/tˈeɪk ɐdvˈæntɪdʒ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

approfittare della qualcosa

Collocation

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

to take place

Frase

/tˈeɪk plˈeɪs/

avvenire

Collocation

to occur at a specific time or location

to take time

Frase

/tˈeɪk tˈaɪm/

prenditi del tempo

Collocation

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

to take something into account

Frase

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɪntʊ ɐkˈaʊnt/

prendere in considerazione

Idiom

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

What is the origin of the idiom "take something into account" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "take something into account" can be traced back to Middle English. The word "account" in this context refers to consideration or regard. The usage of "take into account" evolved from the combination of the verb "take" and the noun "account," which meant to include or consider something when assessing a situation. Over time, the phrase became firmly established in the English language, and it has been in use for several centuries. It is frequently used in decision-making processes, problem-solving discussions, analytical assessments, and evaluations.

to take pity on somebody or something

Frase

/tˈeɪk pˈɪɾi ˌɑːn ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

mostrare compassione

to feel sympathetic toward a thing or person and take action to show it

to take off

Verbo

/teɪk ɑːf/

togliere

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

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Transitivo

Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

off

to take up

Verbo

/tˈeɪk ˈʌp/

prendere

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo

Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

to take to

Verbo

/tˈeɪk tuː/

ottenere attaccato a

to start to like someone or something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

to take against

Verbo

/tˈeɪk ɐɡˈɛnst/

prendere contro

to start to dislike someone or something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

against

to take out

Verbo

/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

tirare fuori

to invite someone to go out with one, typically for a meal or an activity

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

out

to take notice

Frase

/tˈeɪk nˈoʊɾɪs/

[prendere] avviso

Collocation

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

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