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Definition of taker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
receiver personone who takes or receives something
- The taker of the package signed for it at the door.
2.
participantperson willing to participate or buy
- We need a taker for the last ticket.
3.
bettingRare one who accepts a bet or wagerRare
- He was the only taker for the risky bet.
Expressions with taker
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get someone to accept or take what is offered
I tried to sell my bike but couldn't find a taker.
person who engages in activities with potential for loss or danger
He is known as a risk taker in the stock market.
person who collects tickets at an event
The ticket taker checked our tickets at the concert entrance.
person who captures and holds someone to force demands
The hostage taker demanded money for the release.
person who collects tolls at a booth
The toll taker handed me my change.
person who collects census data
The census taker visited every house in the neighborhood to gather information.
person who conducts surveys to gather opinions
The poll taker asked about my voting preferences.
person making solemn promise
The pledge taker stood proudly during the ceremony.
person or thing causing a second look
The magician's trick was a real double taker.
buyer or seller who cannot change the price
In perfect competition each firm is a price-taker.
person who sells assets to make money
The profit taker sold his stocks after the price increased.
person who consumes opium for pain relief
The patient was an opium taker for chronic pain.
Origin of taker
Old English, tacan (to take) + -er (agent suffix)
Terms with taker included in their meaning
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risk taker
person who seeks exciting experiences
risk taker
individual who takes significant risks for success
risk-taker
woman who is willing to take risks
risk-taker
person willing to take risks or make predictions
risk taker
person who naturally likes taking risks for money
risk taker
person who takes reckless risks for excitement
risk-taker
person who makes risky and questionable decisions
illegal power taker
one who takes power or position by force or without legal right
risk taker
someone who loves to take risks
risk-taker
someone who takes risks to gain advantage
risk-taker
person who takes risks or challenges
opportunity taker
person who seizes opportunities
forceful taker
person who takes something by force
hobby picture taker
person taking quick informal photographs
Examples of taker in a sentence
She was the taker of the last available ticket. There wasn't a single taker for the offer. Finding a taker for the old car was difficult. The gambler searched for a taker for his high-stakes wager. No taker was found for the unusual bet.
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- French:destinataire, participant, ...
- German:Empfänger, Interessent, ...
- Italian:ricevente, acquirente, ...
- Spanish:receptor, comprador, ...
- Portuguese:destinatário, interessado, ...
- Chinese:接收者, 买主, ...
- Japanese:受取人, 参加者, ...
- Arabic:مُسْتَلِم, مشارك, ...
- Hebrew:מְקַבֵּל, קּוֹנֶה, ...
- Russian:получатель, желающий, ...
- Ukrainian:одержувач, охочий, ...
- Hindi:प्राप्तकर्ता, प्रतिभागी, ...
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