Definitions

taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

communicable

Synonyms

STRONG

catching pandemic

WEAK

communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable

ADJECTIVE

attractive

Synonyms

STRONG

alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning

WEAK

adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome

Antonyms

STRONG

boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

Example Sentences

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In attack, United played in a way that was true to their traditions, taking advantage of their speed and directness.

From BBC

The US Department of Homeland Security said it is taking measures to protect officers from rioters.

From BBC

The podcast will see the duo catch up about their lives as well as taking questions and comments from listeners.

From BBC

See: Nike needs more than Tim Cook to rescue its stock, with turnaround taking ‘longer than expected’

From MarketWatch

Iran this month faced the largest round of antigovernment protests and the greatest challenge to its hold on power since taking over in 1979.

From The Wall Street Journal

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