Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] TAKE NP2[activity] (PP)
NOTE: compare carefully to "light verb" usage (sense 2) In this sense, the NP2 cannot be paraphrased as a verb. EX: "They have taken steps to avoid confusion," can NOT be paraphrased as "They have stepped to avoid confusion."
NOTE: Do NOT substitute synonyms for the NP2. ie, do not sub "photograph" for "picture"-- "Take a photograph of X" can become "Photograph X" (sense 11) but "Take a picture" does not mean "Picture X" (and so is sense 1, not sense 11). While the meaning of "take a picture" and "take a photograph" are synonymous, we are using this approach for the sake of consistency.
Examples:
They have taken steps to avoid any confusion.
Spiderman was extremely angry now, and took vengeance.
Take a picture of that bridge. (please compare carefully to "take a photo" in sense 11)
The roll out took place intensely and extensively.
She decided not to take German next year.
I'd like to take this shot over.
He took apart the radio.
I'd like to take some time off work soon.
Mappings:
VerbNet: performance-26.7-2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.01,take.14,take.18
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 1, 15, 16, 24, 25, 28
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_over 6
take_off 4
take_apart 1, 2, 3
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] TAKE NP2[activity] (PP)
NOTE: compare carefully to "carry out, enact (sense 1) In this sense, the NP2 CAN be paraphrased as a verb. (So the verb "take" does not really contribute meaning to the sentence.) EX: "She took a bath," CAN be paraphrased as "She bathed." She is really bathing, not taking anything.
Examples:
He'll take his driving test tomorrow. (can be paraphrased as "He'll test tomorrow.")
Take a photograph of that bridge. (can be paraphrased as, "Photograph that bridge.")
The seamstress took my measurements. ("The seamstress measured me.")
The company has taken aim at their rival through a new ad campaign.
Can we take shelter from the rain in this cave?
The old fellow took sick last year and died.
Mappings:
VerbNet: performance-26.7-2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.01
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 1, 15, 16, 24, 28, 29, 34
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_form 1
take_a_dare 1, 2
take_notice 1
take_root 1
take_a_shit 1
take_hold 1, 2
take_a_breath 1
take_hold_of 1
take_a_hop 1
take_heed 1
take_fire 1
take_leave 1
take_arms 1
take_a_dive 1
take_a_bow 1, 2
take_aim 1
take_note 1
take_a_look 1
take_a_crap 1
take_flight 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[topic] TAKE NP2[attributive](usually a quantity) (PP)[goal]
Examples:
It took three hours to drive to the mall.
It takes time to build a corporate image.
This game doesn't take much skill.
Mappings:
VerbNet: cost-54.2
FrameNet: Taking_time
PropBank: take.10
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 2, 9
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 TAKE NP2[object][concrete] NP1 TAKE NP2[object][abstract]
NOTE: 'They took to the hills' and 'take off' are understood as a reflexive, where the agent transports the agent.
Examples:
The child was taken to the principal's office.
Please take these letters to the post office.
Are the children taking their umbrellas?
The bandits took (themselves) to the hills.
All he took with him were a few good memories.
His talent took him straight to the top.
Her charitable work took her into some dangerous neighborhoods.
Please take these books back to the library.
That song really takes me back!
He took down the Christmas lights.
They took down the building to make way for a parking lot.
He took up the sugar with a spoon.
They took to the hills.
He took off for Boston as soon as he graduated.
Her business is really taking off.
Mappings:
VerbNet: bring-11.3,steal-10.5
FrameNet: Removing,Taking,Bringing
PropBank: take.08,take.19
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 3, 7, 27, 30
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_up 9
take_down 1, 3
take_off 1, 3, 7, 8
take_back 1, 4, 5
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] TAKE NP2[acquisition]
Examples:
John took a cookie from the plate.
The princess took a husband from the three suitors.
I told the salesperson I would take the red leather shoes.
He never could take criticism.
Do you take lemon with your tea?
They had to take a pay cut last quarter.
They can't take in any more refugees without more funding.
The storm has taken the lives of three fishermen.
Mary took a small apartment in London.
He has stopped taking the New York Times.
Morgan took back her necklace.
Can you take on the task of emptying these boxes?
I'll take on all comers!
Teenagers take up new ideas seemingly on a whim.
I'd like to take up golf.
We took in 1,000 dollars the first weekend.
They took out a loan.
Can we take on any new members?
We'll take up this matter at the next meeting.
Mappings:
VerbNet: characterize-29.2
FrameNet: Taking
PropBank: take.01,take.06,take.09,take.21
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 4, 8, 10, 12, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 31, 32, 33
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_out 4
take_up 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 13
take_in_charge 1
take_on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
take_back 2, 3
take_lying_down 1
take_in 1, 5, 7, 10, 15, 16
take_orders 1, 2
take_a_joke 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] TAKE NP2[attributive] NP1[patient] TAKE NP2/ADVP[state]
Examples:
The film takes an interesting twist in final scene.
He has taken the position of managing director of flight operations.
Now let's take our seats.
The company has taken to locking the supply closet.
The child has taken a chill.
John has taken his company public.
He has taken on the mannerisms of his boss.
She takes after her father.
He took to skiing like a fish takes to water.
We should take in the sails.
She pointed out all his mistakes and took him down a peg or two.
That couch takes up all the room.
Mappings:
VerbNet: convert-26.6.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.03,take.13
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 5, 13, 22, 29, 39, 42
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_after 1, 2
take_up 4
take_on 1
take_down 2
take_in 8, 17
take_to 1, 2
take_off 5
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[animate] TAKE NP2[abstract]
Examples:
He took her remarks as an insult.
Take the following case of possible patent infringement.
Did you take account of her recent illness?
I took her to be the maid.
He took her for a fool.
Mappings:
VerbNet: characterize-29.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.04
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 6, 14
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_for 1
take_into_account 1
take_to_be 1
take_account 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[benefactor] TAKE NP2[instrument]
Examples:
She takes the bus to work.
Take the alternate route through Chelsea during rush hour.
Instead of standing up for his beliefs, he took the coward's way out.
Mappings:
VerbNet: characterize-29.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 11, 40
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1{agent] TAKE NP2[patient]
Examples:
The enemy still could not take the city after a three-month siege.
The pirates took the women against their will.
Terrorists took control of the embassy.
The army took over the government in a matter of hours.
Bell South took over ATT, although they called it a merger.
Kristen took over Sean's job while he was out of town.
The con man took in his victim easily.
Mappings:
VerbNet: steal-10.5
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.01,take.12
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 21, 35, 36, 41
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_over 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
take_charge 1
take_the_floor 1, 2
take_in 2
take_control 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[recipient][concrete][inanimate] TAKE NP2[attributive][concrete]
Examples:
That wall won't take the paint without an undercoat of primer.
His car only takes ten gallons of gas.
Mappings:
VerbNet: fit-54.3
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 37, 38
Commentary: NP1[agent] TAKE NP2[concrete]
NOTE: abstract agents, such as 'event' have concrete objects metaphorically. The focus is on removal, not someone taking possession or transporting the object (sense 4)
Examples:
He took the gun from his pocket.
Please don't take my coffee cup yet.
This event has certainly taken the blindfold from the committee's eyes.
He took away the broken washer.
Child Protective Services took away her children.
Take off your shoes before entering.
Take out the chicken after adding the vegetables.
He took all his money out of his account.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Removing,Taking
PropBank: take.01,take.05,take.07,take.11
WordNet 2.1 Sense Numbers: 17
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_out 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
take_away 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
take_off 2, 4, 6
Examples:
How much water can that sponge take in?
He took in all the knowledge his teacher could offer.
I took in every word they said.
They took in the sights of Paris.
The cloth takes up the liquid.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_up 8, 10, 11, 12
take_in_water 1
take_in 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14
Examples:
Please take down this number.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_down 4
Commentary:
NOTE: ONLY choose this sense for the phrases listed below. Please check carefully. Extra modifiers may be added, but be sure the basic sense is the same. For example, "take a big chance" would count as an instance of "take a chance." However, "take a leave (from her job)" is not the same as "take leave (of his grandmother)" and should not be tagged with this sense.
Examples:
TAKE A BREATHER/FIVE/TEN/TIME OFF
TAKE A CHANCE
TAKE A FIRM STAND
TAKE A HIT
TAKE A LEAK
TAKE A POWDER
TAKE ABACK
TAKE ADVANTAGE
TAKE CARE
TAKE CHANCES
TAKE EFFECT
TAKE EXCEPTION
TAKE FOR GRANTED
TAKE HEART
TAKE HOME
TAKE IN VAIN
TAKE ISSUE
TAKE IT EASY
TAKE IT ON THE CHIN
TAKE KINDLY TO
TAKE OFFICE
TAKE ONE'S LUMPS
TAKE PAINS
TAKE PART
TAKE PLACE
TAKE PRIDE
TAKE SHAPE
TAKE STAGE
TAKE STOCK
TAKE THE AIR
TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS
TAKE THE CAKE
TAKE THE FIELD
TAKE THE FIFTH
TAKE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT
TAKE THE FLOOR
TAKE THE ROAD
TAKE THE STAGE
TAKE THE STAND
TAKE THE VEIL
TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK
TAKE TIME OFF
TAKE TO HEART
TAKE TO TASK
TAKE TURNS
TAKE UP ARMS
TAKE WATER
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.01,take.04,take.14,take.17,take.20
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_one's_lumps 1
take_the_air 1
take_the_cake 1
take_up_arms 1
take_advantage 1, 2
take_chances 1
take_part 1
take_time_by_the_forelock 1
take_ten 1
take_five 1
take_kindly_to 1
take_it_on_the_chin 1
take_stock 1, 2
take_issue 1
take_exception 1
take_to_heart 1
take_in_vain 1
take__the_bull_by_the_horns 1
take_the_field 1, 2
take_effect 1
take_office 1
take_place 1
take_heart 1
take_the_count 1
take_pains 1
take_the_stand 1
take_home 1
take_a_powder 1
take_the_road 1
take_pride 1
take_aback 1
take_the_floor 1, 2
take_water 1
take_a_breather 1
take_the_fifth_amendment 1
take_a_firm_stand 1
take_a_hit 1
take_time_off 1
take_to_task 1
take_care 1, 2, 3
take_it_easy 1
take_a_chance 1
take_the_stage 1
take_the_fifth 1
take_for_granted 1
take_turns 1
take_a_leak 1
take_shape 1
take_stage 1
take_the_veil 1