Collocations with take. Example sentences with take. Daily expressions with take.

Since verbs such as 'have, get, take' have so many meanings, it is very difficult to memorize all of them. Learning these words as collocations will be more effective. The most used collocations and example sentences with the verb 'take' are listed below.

COLLOCATIONS

• take a present
• take an umbrella
• take an umbrella with you
• take someone to
• take one’s hand
• take the baby
• take the baby in one’s arms
• take someone hostage
• take someone captive
• take the city
• take a room
• take a newspaper
• take advice
• take responsibility
• take bribes
• take a look
• take a shower
• take a breath
• take a rest
• take a photo
• take a seat
• take time
• take a minute
• take hours
• take one’s temperature
• take one’s pulse
• take a taxi
• take a plane
• take a pill
• take a drink

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

• Did you take my bag?

• Please, take a seat.

• I forgot to take my umbrella with me.

• I took a present for my mother.

• I took him to the hospital.

• The guide will take us to the museum.

• The road takes you to the lake.

• I take a shower every day.

• We got tired – let’s take a break.

• I take the bus to work.

• He took a look at my dress.

• It will take ten minutes to get there.

• I took a nap in the afternoon.

• Can you take a photo of us?

• Can you take the baby for a moment?

• I took notes during the speech.

• The nurse took my temperature.

• I took the shortest road to the lake.

• The plane can take 600 passengers.

• I take your words as a compliment.

• I don’t take him seriously.

• He took some money out of his pocket.

• The rebels took the town.

• The terrorists took them hostages.

• He took his dad’s car without permission.

DAILY EXPRESSIONS 

• Take it easy!

• Take care of yourself!

• Please take a seat!

• Take your time!

• Let’s take a break!