Pass and Take

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Pass verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.

Usage example: the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass

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Take is a synonym for pass in go topic. In some cases you can use "Take" instead a verb "Pass", when it comes to topics like transport, get, undergo.

Nearby Words: passage, passed, passing, passable

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.

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Pass is a synonym for take in go topic. Sometimes you can use "Pass" instead a verb "Take", if it concerns topics such as get, undergo.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

long	long pass	long take
similar	similar pass	similar take
normal	normal pass	normal take
direct	direct pass	direct take
Other adjectives: single, actual, real, massive, huge, little, new, major, final, odd, next, last, different.

power	pass power	take power
part	pass part	take part
word	pass word	take word
note	pass note	take note
Other words: time, route, way, level, test, blame.

Berserk Button: Austria 2002, where Rubens Barrichello was ordered to let teammate Michael Schumacher pass and take the victory.

Source: Web Video / Mystery Science Theater F1
So we take and pass the tests, and go to the last shrine, and...cue Scales.

Source: Pure Is Not Good
The said item always target the player in first place, so in games where you can check what items other players are carrying, players in first who see someone that has it will deliberately hit the brakes and let the player behind them pass and take the hit.

Source: Not the Intended Use

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