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make a response vs take a response

The correct phrase is 'make a response,' the appropriate way to express the act of responding to something. 'Take a response' isn't commonly used in English in this context.
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make a response

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone needs to respond to a question, situation, or request. It implies the act of formulating and delivering a response.

Examples:

  • Please make a response to the email by tomorrow.
  • He made a response to the criticism during the meeting.
  • The Commission and the Member States shall advise and assist importing Parties, upon request and as appropriate, to obtain further information to help them to make a response to the Secretariat concerning importation of a given chemical.
  • As we do not have any information, we cannot make a response.
  • 5. The Commission and the Member States shall advise and assist importing Parties, upon request and as appropriate, to obtain further information to help them to make a response to the Secretariat concerning import of a given chemical.
  • The Commission and the Member States shall advise and assist importing Parties, upon request and as appropriate, to obtain further information to help them to make a response to the Secretariat concerning import of a given chemical.
  • It is very important for the dignity of this house to make a response in order to safeguard the democratic legitimacy of applying legislation.
  • When people are fleeing for their lives across the world and when democratically elected politicians are in fear of their lives, Europe needs to make a response that this is not acceptable.
  • It is on that basis that the Commission had to make a response to the Court of Justice's judgment, apart from anything else to ensure that there was not further deterioration in the general position so far as positive action is concerned.
  • The compromise, as proposed, does not make a satisfactory response.
  • Therefore, Europe should make a significant response.
  • The White Paper makes it possible to make a powerful response to questions of this kind.
  • Although we do not propose to take a debate on this matter, I hope the House will permit me to make a brief response on its behalf.
  • We must admit that the 2002 regulation currently in force contains too many specific and formal solutions which make a flexible response to operational needs difficult.
  • We cannot make a routine response, ladies and gentlemen; we must bring our full weight to bear.
  • At its meeting on 11 October 2004, the Council invited Libya to make a positive response to the European Union's proposed policy of engagement.
  • Madam President, thank you for the chance to make a short response to the points which have been raised in this short but important debate.
  • The European institutions have a duty to make a vigorous response to the growing need felt by the general public for transparent, simple and reliable guarantees and rules.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, although I fully support the conclusions of the extraordinary European Summit in Brussels, I can only condemn the amount of time it is taking Europe to make a practical response to terrorism top priority.
  • I do not want to encourage a debate here, but Mr Corbett, please make a brief response.
  • Can the Commission make a statement in response to these findings?
  • Before the vote I should like to invite the Commission to make a brief statement on this matter, the rapporteur to make a brief response and then we will proceed with the vote.

Alternatives:

  • give a response
  • provide a response
  • offer a response
  • respond
  • reply

take a response

This phrase is not commonly used in English in this context.

  • In fact, it could be argued that the above cases demonstrate that the existing EC legal framework is adequate to deal with protectionist measures that Member States may take in response to a merger.
  • Since December 2009 in particular, the EU institutions have begun to take a new course in response to the new prerogatives granted by the Lisbon Treaty, under which the EU is competent to complement and coordinate actions by the Member States in the tourism sector.
  • What measures will the Commission take in response to a phenomenon as serious as this use by the police of political files for the purpose of disqualifying candidates for elected office?
  • Decisions of the competent authority requiring the operator to take response measures should be reasoned.
  • We are spurred on by the need to adopt joint European responses and take a global lead.
  • It should also set out the action it intends to take in response to it, within a period of three months.
  • What action will the Council take in response to this request?
  • This report focuses on the threats and opportunities posed by China's growth as a major trading power, and on measures the EU can take in response.
  • What action will the Commission take in response to Parliament's proposals? -
  • What action will the Commission take in response to the concerns expressed?
  • And what action does it take in response?
  • The Commission shall inform the Group of what action, if any, it intends to take in response to its opinions and recommendations.
  • What action will the Commission take in response to this problem?
  • What action could we take in response?
  • What action does the Commission intend to take in response to the arbitrary measures repeatedly taken by the Turkish authorities against dissidents? 2.
  • Will the Commission take action in response to this?
  • The European Commission must, at a minimum, be made to explain what action it intends to take in response to the different points set out in the resolution.
  • The Commission should examine a citizens' initiative and set out its conclusions and the actions it envisages to take in response to it, within a period of three months.
  • What action has the Commission take in response to these requests?
  • What action does the Commission intend to take in response to such blatant discrimination?

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