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take
Verb
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If you take an action, you do it.
I took a walk with my dog. = I walked with my dog.
I'm going to take a rest. = I'm going to rest.
I go out after I take a shower. = I'll go out after I shower.
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If you take something or someone, you bring them from one place to another.
I don't want this. Can you take it away, please?
My son was sick, so I took him to the doctor.
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If mathx/math takes money, time, etc., you need to use that for mathx/math.
If we go to your house, it will take one hour.
That was fun, and it didn't take too much money.
take
Noun
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A person's take is his view of something.
What is your take on that recent movie? Did you enjoy it?
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A take is the reward or profit you get from doing something.
If help you with this task, I [demand you give me part of your take.
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A take is part of a performance which is recorded without a break.
The director was not happy with the first take, so we had to do it again.
fancy
Adjective
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If something is fancy, it nicer than usual, often with decorations and bright colours.
That's a very fancy dress you're wearing.
We tried to make things look fancy for the party.
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A fancy restaurant, party, etc. is fashionable and expensive.
She's going to a fancy party and the rest of us aren't welcome.
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Fancy movements are difficult but done with a lot of skill.
He got around the other players with some very fancy footwork.
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Fancy apples, tuna, etc. are the best kind of that food.
Cherries from Canada can be marked either "CANADA FANCY", "CANADA CHOICE" or "CANADA STANDARD"
fancy
Verb
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If you fancy something, you like or want it.
No thanks. I don't really fancy coffee.
I thought you might fancy a drink.
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If you fancy someone, you like them in a sexual way.
She's very nice, but I don't really fancy her, if you get my meaning.
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If you fancy yourself something, you think you are that (but maybe other people don't agree).
He fancies himself a great football player.
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If you fancy something up, you make it more fancy.
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You say "Fancy that!" or fancy something, to show that you're surprised about it or think it unlikely.
Fancy her getting the job!
fancy
Noun
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A fancy is a like or a wish.
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A fancy is an idea or a dream.
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Fancy is imagination.