Synonyms for Take
Definition of take
noun
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
- the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
verb
- carry out; "take action"; "take steps"; "take vengeance"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "take"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like accept, acquire, admit can replace "take" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "take" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Take" in song lyrics
See how take is used in real songs:
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"The artifacts on the road to become a man are hard to take"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"Color inside the lines were all the rules I had to take"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"I pray to Lord my soul he take"
60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9