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Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have' - Physical Actions (Take)

Dive into English collocations with 'Take' used for physical actions, like "take a bow" and "take the pitch".

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Verb Collocations With 'Make- Take- Have'
to take action

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

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to take a bath

to wash the body in a tub filled with water

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to take a bite

to eat a portion of food by cutting it or tearing it with the teeth

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to take a bow

to show appreciation for applause or recognition by lowering one's head or upper body, typically after a performance or achievement

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to take a call

to answer an incoming phone call

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to take exercise

to engage in physical activity, typically for the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being

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to take a look

to view or examine something briefly or casually

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to take a seat

to sit down or assume a sitting position

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to take a shower

to wash the body using a flow of water from a showerhead

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to take a sip

to drink a small amount of liquid

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to take a step

to move one foot forward or to change one's position by moving one's feet

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to take a walk

to go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise

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to take a sideswipe from sb

to receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult

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to take a sideswipe at sb/sth

to direct an insult or criticism toward someone or something, often in an indirect manner

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to take a flight

to board an aircraft and travel from one place to another

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to take a turn

to change one's direction while traveling, walking, or navigating a path

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to take the trick

(in card games such as bridge and Spades) to win a round by playing the highest-value card among those played by all participants in that round

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to take the wicket

(of a bowler in cricket) to successfully get a batsman out

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to take the pitch

(of a batter in baseball or softball) to let the thrown ball go by without attempting to hit it

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to take a ride

to travel a distance, typically in a vehicle, such as a car, bicycle, or train

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