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take up - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
take up
Definition
(verb) pursue or resume
Example Sentence
take up a matter for consideration
Definition
(verb) adopt
Synonyms
:
fasten on
,
hook on
,
latch on
,
seize on
Example Sentence
take up new ideas
Definition
(verb) turn one's interest to
Example Sentence
He took up herpetology at the age of fifty
Definition
(verb) take up time or space
Example Sentence
take up the slack
Definition
(verb) begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
Synonyms
:
start
Example Sentence
Take up a position
start a new job
Definition
(verb) take up and practice as one's own
Synonyms
:
adopt
,
borrow
,
take over
Definition
(verb) occupy or take on
Synonyms
:
assume
,
strike
,
take
Example Sentence
He assumes the lotus position
She took her seat on the stage
We took our seats in the orchestra
She took up her position behind the tree
strike a pose
Definition
(verb) take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption
Synonyms
:
sorb
Definition
(verb) take out or up with or as if with a scoop
Synonyms
:
lift out
,
scoop
,
scoop out
,
scoop up
Example Sentence
scoop the sugar out of the container
Definition
(verb) accept
Synonyms
:
take in
Example Sentence
The cloth takes up the liquid
Definition
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms
:
absorb
,
draw
,
imbibe
,
soak up
,
sop up
,
suck
,
suck up
,
take in
Example Sentence
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words
Definition
(verb) take up as if with a sponge
Synonyms
:
sop up
,
suck in
,
take in
Definition
(verb) return to a previous location or condition
Synonyms
:
resume
Example Sentence
The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it
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