takes up

verb

Definition of takes upnext
present tense third-person singular of take up
1
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it

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2
as in drinks
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the soil was so dry that the plant seemed to take up the much-needed water instantly

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3
as in borrows
to take for one's own use (something originated by another) one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes up
  1. lifts
  2. borrows
  3. raises
  4. absorbs
  5. adopts
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  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • Ballistic also borrows the buy-in feature from Counter-Strike.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The fund's strategy borrows from ESG funds that have been the target of conservatives for shunning investments in the oil and gas industry.
    Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of borrows
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  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
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  • This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The lightweight formula absorbs quickly, leaving my cuticles soft and hydrated without any greasy residue, and the subtle, elegant scent is such a treat.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of absorbs
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  • But there’s a brand new film, a little winner called Kneecap, that aims to eschew traditional biographical storytelling that adopts a playful, almost mythic approach to a Irish hip hop group’s rise, blurring the lines between fact and fiction along the way.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In this release, Castro adopts his alter ego ‘Richy,’ a character inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of his native Medellín, this year accompanied by his cousin Toño, portrayed by Juanes, to create a festive anthem that honors family, music, and their heritage.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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