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To have dispossessed someone of something
Past tense for to take possession of
“A few vagrants would take over our property while we were away.”
Past tense for to take control of
“He would take over ownership of the business following the retirement of his father.”
Past tense for to serve as a (temporary) replacement for
“I will take over until such time as you are feeling better again.”
Past tense for to annex territory through conquest or invasion
“Ancient civilizations were known to conduct expeditions to take over foreign lands.”
Past tense for to become more successful (than someone or something else)
“He was determined to take over his predecessor as the company's top salesman.”
Past tense for to bring or transport toward somebody or somewhere
“We need to take the car over to the garage to get it repaired.”
Past tense for to assume control or responsibility
(of a meeting or seminar) Past tense for to manage or preside over
Past tense for to inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
(succeed to) Past tense for to become the new rightful holder of an office, title, or property
Past tense for to take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
Past tense for to take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way
Past tense for to take over the place, position, or role of
Past tense for to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
Past tense for to assume a role or position once occupied by someone else
Past tense for to dominate or possess the thoughts of (someone)
Past tense for to burden or worry with
Past tense for to affect strongly
Past tense for to ingest or consume food
Past tense for to bring under the control of the government
Past tense for to assume or take responsibility (of a role, position or responsibility)
Past tense for to have power and influence over
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