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Take food vs To take food

Both "take food" and "to take food" can be correct depending on the context. "Take food" is more commonly used in informal speech, while "to take food" is more formal and might be used in written or formal contexts.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 506 views

Take food

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in informal situations when referring to the action of eating or consuming food.

Examples:

I usually take food with me when I go hiking.
She forgot to take food for the picnic.
He doesn't like to take food from strangers.
Let's take food to the party.
It's important to take food on long trips.

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It will be safe to take food and water, but nothing else.
We entered the village to take food and horses...
I understand you're refusing to take food.
Even Brahmans versed in the Vedanta should take food prepared by low-caste men if it be dedicated to the Brahman (91).
Rachel, the point is, if you can't be responsible, don't take food out of the kitchen.
Yes, we're halfway to school... and she says, "Mom, I'm supposed to take food for the homeless."
We entered the village to take food and horses... but instead gave away our own, and everyone was thankful.
In Scripture original sin is associated with forbidden fruit, to take food: He took and ate.
Many students try to fast in secret: they take food and water, but keep them until the evening.
Farmers can take food as a credit during the planting season to ensure proper nutrition while they work in the field.
Passers-by can also drop off and take food from these urban fridges and shelves at any time.
For relieving the suffering, He forgot to take food for Himself. Multitudes, weary, pain ridden and heartsick came to Him, and found healing and relief.
Passers-by can also drop off and take food from these urban fridges and shelves at any time. It is a new market system which creates a surprise effect as no-one ever knows what will be found in there.
33 And when it began to be light, Paul requested that they all take food, saying: This is the fourteenth day that you have been waiting and continuing to fast, taking nothing.
Take food, liquids and a long-range frequency modulator to Tier 16's treblin side pressure hatchway.
Take food that needs refrigeration home quickly and place it in the refrigerator or freezer promptly.
Take food, water and extra clothing.
For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.
We are allowed to take food to the ghetto.
We are allowed to take food to the ghetto.

Alternatives:

eat food
bring food
have food
consume food
grab a bite

To take food

This phrase is correct but more formal and might be used in written or formal contexts.

This phrase is more formal and might be used in written contexts or when a more formal tone is required.

Examples:

It is important to remember to take food for the event.
She decided to take food to the shelter.
He was asked to take food for the meeting.
The company agreed to take food for the conference.
The team planned to take food for the charity event.

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We are allowed to take food to the ghetto.
We are allowed to take food to the ghetto.
went to take food, back immediately.
I understand you're refusing to take food.
We are allowed to take food to the ghetto.
You know, you're not supposed to take food out of here, Sister.
It will be safe to take food and water, but nothing else.
We entered the village to take food and horses...
We entered the village to take food and horses... but instead gave away our own, and everyone was thankful.
Besides, I wouldn't want to take food out of the mouths of all those tapeworms you're feeding.
I can't leave until Geoff and Bert Cooper Figure out how to take food from children.
The main cause for violence... is that some people want to take food from others.
I know you're trying to take food out of my kid's mouth.
If you are not able to take food or nutritional supplement, your doctor will tell you to take 200 mg (one 5 ml spoonful) four times a day.
The Chilean authorities are maintaining the ban preventing the European fishing fleet from entering its ports even to take food supplies on board or to refuel.
When her family was in the ghetto, I used to take food and pass it to her through the fence.
Kay, I told you not to take food from hippies.
Yes, we're halfway to school... and she says, "Mom, I'm supposed to take food for the homeless."
If we look at particular EU proposals, for example on plant protection, again we need a proper detailed impact assessment on that, and we need to take food security into consideration when we conduct that assessment.
We'll need to take food, as well.

Alternatives:

bring food
provide food
supply food
carry food
bring along food

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