DictionarytakeMoving to a destination
verb

take

To bring someone or something to a destination.

I take my daughter to school before work.

Etymology

The older verb means taking hold of or acquiring. The transporting sense includes carrying or accompanying the object to another place.

More examples

  • This path takes you to the lake.
  • She took the parcel upstairs.
  • Can you take me home?

Forms

take · takes · took · taken · taking

Similar words

bring
Usually views movement toward the speaker or destination.