Definitions of took in various dictionaries:
verb -
carry out
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require (time or space)
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take somebody somewhere
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get into one's hands, take physically
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take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
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interpret something in a certain way
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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take into one's possession
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travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
verb -
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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receive willingly something given or offered
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assume, as of positions or roles
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
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require as useful, just, or proper
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experience or feel or submit to
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make a film or photograph of something
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remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
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serve oneself to, or consume regularly
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accept or undergo, often unwillingly
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make use of or accept for some purpose
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take by force
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occupy or take on
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admit into a group or community
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ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
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be a student of a certain subject
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take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
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head into a specified direction
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point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
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be seized or affected in a specified way
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have with oneself
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engage for service under a term of contract
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receive or obtain regularly
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buy, select
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to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
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have sex with
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lay claim to
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be designed to hold or take
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be capable of holding or containing
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develop a habit
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proceed along in a vehicle
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obtain by winning
verb -
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
adj - to get possession of [v TOOK, TAKEN, TAKING, TAKES] : TAKABLE, TAKEABLE