take tāk/ verb past participle: taken 1. lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold. "he leaned forward to take her hand" synonyms: lay hold of, get hold of; More 2. carry or bring with one; convey. "he took along a portfolio of his drawings" synonyms: bring, carry, bear, transport, convey, move, transfer, ferry; MoreAll Rights Reserved