take to

verb

1. to make for; flee to

   to take to the hills

2. to form a liking for, esp after a short acquaintance

   I took to him straightaway

3. to have recourse to

   to take to the bottle

4. take to heart
   to regard seriously

Example Sentences

With a Nations League promotion secured the year before and a major tournament to prepare for, the decision was taken to take on friendlies, generally, against top-ranked nations.

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What approach Trump will take to the Israel-Gaza war is still unclear.

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Last year, it declined to bring charges over allegations he violated sex trafficking laws during a trip he took to the Bahamas with paid escorts.

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He was released on bail in 2019 on medical grounds, and subsequently taken to a psychiatric hospital.

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Ms Kealey told the court they were collected by Mr McGregor from the salon and after collecting Mr Lawrence, they were taken to the Beacon Hotel.

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Related Words

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• approve
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