taker
One who takes somethingOne who takes something.
» Tom is a risk taker.
Tom ist ein Wagehals. — al_ex_an_der
Tom ist ein waghalsiger Mensch. — al_ex_an_der
Tom ist ein wagemutiger Mensch. — al_ex_an_der
Том - рисковый парень. — marafon
Том - рисковый человек. — marafon
CK · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
4 sensesOne who takes something.
She is known as quite a risk taker.
The hostage taker decided to surrender to the police.
one who takes a bet or wager
A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.
I don't want to be a relationship with you anymore - you are too much of a taker.
One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.
Are there any takers for helping me clean the garage this weekend?
I'm selling handmade postcards—any takers?
one who accepts an offer
(obsolete)A nipper or claw of a scorpion.
Examples
14 sentencesTom is a risk taker.
ruТом - рисковый парень. — marafon
deTom ist ein Wagehals. — al_ex_an_der
Are you a risk taker?
Tom isn't a risk-taker.
ruТом не любит рисковать. — marafon
Are you a risk-taker?
ruТы часто рискуешь? — Wezel
God's law curses the bribe-takers.
ruБожий Закон проклинает взяточников. — Ivanovb
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English takere, equivalent to take + -er.From Middle English takere, equivalent to take + -er.
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plural: takersSynonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
12 antonymsWord family
35 related wordsSee also
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