Pronunciation: /teɪkər/

Definitions of taker

noun a person who takes or receives something

Example Sentences

A1 The taker of the last cookie was Tom.

A2 The taker of the package left no trace behind.

B1 The taker of the money was caught on camera.

B2 The taker of the stolen goods was arrested by the police.

C1 The taker of the company's confidential information was identified and fired.

C2 The taker of the priceless artifact was eventually apprehended by authorities.

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who takes or receives something

Example Sentences

A1 She is a taker person, always accepting gifts from others.

A2 The taker attitude of some people can be off-putting to others.

B1 He has a reputation for being a taker in business deals.

B2 The company is looking for a giver rather than a taker in their new CEO.

C1 Her taker mentality has caused friction in her personal relationships.

C2 The taker culture in the workplace needs to be addressed to improve morale.

Examples of taker in a Sentence

formal The contract clearly outlines the responsibilities of the taker in this transaction.

informal The taker of the last piece of cake was me!

slang Don't be a taker and always expect others to pay for you.

figurative She was a taker of people's kindness, never giving anything in return.

Grammatical Forms of taker

past tense

took

plural

takers

comparative

more taker

superlative

most taker

present tense

take

future tense

will take

perfect tense

have taken

continuous tense

taking

singular

taker

positive degree

taker

infinitive

to take

gerund

taking

participle

taken

Origin and Evolution of taker

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'taker' originated from the Old English word 'tacan' which means to grasp or seize.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'taker' has evolved to refer to someone who accepts or receives something, often in a transaction or agreement.