taker
ˈteɪkər
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Definition of taker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
receiver personone who takes or receives something
  • The taker of the prize was thrilled.
acceptor acquirer recipient
2.
participantperson willing to participate or buy
  • We need a taker for the last ticket.
buyer participant
3.
bettingRareone who accepts a bet or wagerRare
  • He was the only taker for the risky bet.
bettor gambler wagerer
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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..

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

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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  1. French:preneur, participant, ...
  2. German:Empfänger, Interessent, ...
  3. Italian:ricevente, acquirente, ...
  4. Spanish:ganador, comprador, ...
  5. Portuguese:receptor, interessado, ...
  6. Chinese:接受者, 买主, ...
  7. Japanese:受取人, 参加者, ...
  8. Arabic:مستلم, مشارك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקַבֵּל, קּוֹנֶה, ...
  10. Russian:получатель, желающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отримувач, охочий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्तकर्ता, प्रतिभागी, ...
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