take as (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The phrase "take as" functions primarily as a verb phrase in English.

Phonetic Transcription

/teɪk æz/

Meaning and Usage

The phrase "take as" is used in English to mean to accept or regard something in a particular way or as a certain type. It often implies interpretation or perception of something based on context.

Frequency of Use: "take as" is moderately frequent in both spoken and written English, more commonly in formal contexts where interpretation or assessment is necessary.

Example Sentences

1. You can take this feedback as a sign that you're on the right track.

2. Puedes tomar este comentario como una señal de que estás en el camino correcto.

3. She decided to take his silence as a negative response.

4. Ella decidió tomar su silencio como una respuesta negativa.

5. The teacher asked the students to take the assignment as an opportunity to learn new skills.

6. El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que tomaran la tarea como una oportunidad para aprender nuevas habilidades.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "take as" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, but it can be part of more elaborate phrases. Here are examples using "take" in common idiomatic expressions.

1. Take something for granted.
2. No deberías tomar su ayuda por sentado.

3. (You shouldn't take his help for granted.)

4. Take something at face value.

5. A veces no podemos tomar la información en su valor nominal.

6. (Sometimes we cannot take the information at face value.)

7. Take it or leave it.

8. Este es el último precio, tómalo o déjalo.

9. (This is the final price, take it or leave it.)

10. Take the bull by the horns.

11. Debes tomar el toro por los cuernos y enfrentar la situación.

12. (You need to take the bull by the horns and face the situation.)

13. Take a rain check.

14. No puedo ir contigo esta vez, pero te tomaré un cheque de lluvia para la próxima.
15. (I can't go with you this time, but I'll take a rain check for next time.)

Etymology

The verb "take" comes from the Old English “tacan,” which means "to seize, catch, or grab." The term "as" derives from Old English “ā, æs,” which fundamentally means "in the manner of" or "like." The combination arises from the usage of "take" as an action of perception or acceptance, followed by "as" to indicate the manner or standard of that perception.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Accept as - Regard as - Consider as

Antonyms: - Dismiss - Reject - Ignore