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take to

The correct spelling is take to.

How to pronounce take to

verb

Say it like: Tak-e t-o

The correct spelling is take to. To adapt to; to learn, grasp or master. For example: "Although he had never skated before, he took to it quickly, and soon glided around the ice with ease."

Usage Examples

Although he had never skated before, he took to it quickly, and soon glided around the ice with ease.

As the train rushed through, thousands of birds took to the air at once.

After the third one was rejected, she took to asking the department to check the form before she submitted it.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To adapt to; to learn, grasp or master.
  2. 2.To enter; to go into or move towards.
  3. 3.To begin, as a new habit or practice.
  4. 4.(of persons) To be attracted to.

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