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1. overtake
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk'] catch up with and possibly overtake.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- take (English)
- taken (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Overtake
- beefsteak
- heartache
- homestake
- intake
- outtake
- outtake
- sweepstake
- undertake
- uptake
Sentences with overtake
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
They sometimes overtake other flowers or plants in the area because of their aggressive growth.
2. Verb, base form
Do not plant the vine near anything it can overtake by its aggressive growth pattern.
3. Adjective
The planter will contain the roots, which might otherwise overtake surrounding plants.
Quotes about overtake
1. You are entitled to know that two entities occupy your body. One of these entities is motivated by and responds to the impulse of fear. The other is motivated by and responds to the impulse of faith. Will you be guided by faith or will you allow fear to overtake you?
- Napoleon Hill, Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
2. overtake
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk'] travel past.
Etymology
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- take (English)
- taken (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. overtake
verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk'] overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- take (English)
- taken (Middle English (1100-1500))