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Concept: Take

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Superconcept: Obtain

Definition: One entity intentionally takes an object from another, thereby gaining possession of it.

Required Relationships:

object: the thing taken
recipient: the entity that takes the object, and then possesses it
Comment: The recipient is also the agent, i.e. the entity that's responsible for the action.
donor: the entity that possesses the object before it's taken by the recipient

Other Common Relationships:

instrument: used by the recipient to take the object

Examples:

  1. The sheriff took the gun from the prisoner.
    object: the gun
    recipient: the sheriff
    donor: the prisoner
    Comment: The sheriff is both the recipient and the agent.

Neighboring Concepts:

Similar to...But different because...
Obtain Take is a special type of Obtain in which the donor is required
Withdraw Withdraw is a special type of Transfer in which the object is withdrawn from a base, thereby removing it from a Be-Stored state