Synonyms for take away

Synonyms for (verb) take away

Synonyms: take away, take out

Definition: take out or remove

Usage: take out the chicken after adding the vegetables

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


Synonyms: detract, take away

Definition: take away a part from; diminish

Usage: His bad manners detract from his good character

Similar words: cut, cut back, cut down, bring down, trim, trim back, trim down, reduce

Definition: cut down on; make a reduction in

Usage: reduce your daily fat intake; The employer wants to cut back health benefits


Synonyms: take away, take out

Definition: buy and consume food from a restaurant or establishment that sells prepared food

Usage: We'll take out pizza, since I am too tired to cook

Similar words: eat

Definition: eat a meal; take a meal

Usage: We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls; I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation


Synonyms: carry away, carry off, take away, bear away, bear off

Definition: remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state

Usage: Their dreams carried the Romantics away into distant lands; The car carried us off to the meeting; I'll take you away on a holiday; I got carried away when I saw the dead man and I started to cry

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


Synonyms: take away

Definition: take from a person or place

Usage: We took the abused child away from its parents

Similar words: take

Definition: take into one's possession

Usage: We are taking an orphan from Romania; I'll take three salmon steaks


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