take up
take up
to start a hobby or use space or time
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take up belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
take up synonyms
What's the difference between take up / start / begin / take lessons in / pick up / dabble in
He started learning guitar last month.
formal/neutral equivalent of 'start'; used for actions or states commencing
She began to study French this term.
to start formal instruction in a subject or skill (with a teacher or class)
Last spring she took lessons in piano.
can mean to learn informally/quickly, to start casually, or to resume; versatile
She picked up Spanish while living in Madrid.
to take part in an activity casually or superficially, not seriously
She dabbled in photography but never pursued it seriously.
He tried out a few dance classes before choosing one.
She decided to pursue a career in graphic design.
to have an interest in or to participate in (often competitions); chiefly UK usage
She goes in for amateur theatre in her spare time.
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how to pronounce take up
/ˈteɪk ʌp/
take up translation
take up
take up transcription
/ˈteɪk ʌp/, /tə ˈteɪk ʌp/
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take up meaning: what does it mean?
to start a hobby or use space or time
take up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
take up is pronounced as /ˈteɪk ʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is take up part of Household Chores vocabulary?
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Is take up part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
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