take it

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Verb

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take it (third-person singular simple present takes it, present participle taking it, simple past took it, past participle taken it)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take,‎ it.
  2. To start doing.
    I began the project; now you take it from here.
  3. To suppose.
    I take it that she didn't like the cake.
  4. To endure affliction, punishment or torment.
  5. To taste or sample some food or drink.
  6. To reluctantly accept or believe; to acquiesce.
    This isn't the best car ever, but I'll take it.
  7. To submit to passive sexual intercourse.