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to take care of somebody or something
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to take advantage of something
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to take place
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to take time
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to take something into account
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to take pity on somebody or something
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to take off
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to take up
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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 {sb/sth}
to take care of somebody or something
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/ˈteɪk ˈkɛr əv/
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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 {sth}
to take advantage of something
phrase
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/tˈeɪk ɐdvˈæntɪdʒ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

to take place
phrase
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/tˈeɪk plˈeɪs/
Collocation

to occur at a specific time or location

to take time
phrase
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/tˈeɪk tˈaɪm/
Collocation

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

to [take] {sth} into account
to take something into account
phrase
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/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɪntʊ ɐkˈaʊnt/
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
phrase
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/tˈeɪk pˈɪɾi ˌɑːn ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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

to take off
to take off
Verb
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/teɪk ɑːf/

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
off
to take up
to take up
Verb
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/tˈeɪk ˈʌp/

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
up
to take to
to take to
Verb
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/tˈeɪk tuː/

to start to like someone or something

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
to
to take against
to take against
Verb
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/tˈeɪk ɐɡˈɛnst/

to start to dislike someone or something

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
against
to take out
to take out
Verb
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/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

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

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
out
to take notice
phrase
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/tˈeɪk nˈoʊɾɪs/
Collocation

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

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