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Meaning of furtively take
to take something secretly or stealthily
Etymology of furtively take
The word "furtively" comes from the Latin word "furtivus," which means "thief" or "stolen."
The word "take" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Proto-Germanic word "takiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "deik-," which carried a sense of grasping or seizing.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The phrase "furtively take" means to take or seize something in a stealthy or secretive manner, often with the intention of avoiding detection.
- * It can also imply a sense of quickness or suddenness in the act of taking, as if the person is trying to grab something before being noticed.
Usage Examples
- She furtively took a cookie from the jar, hoping her mother wouldn't notice.
- * He furtively took a glance at his watch, trying not to draw attention to himself during the meeting.
Antonyms
openly take
honestly acquire
legally obtain
rightfully claim
publicly seize
openly seize
honestly seize
legally seize
rightfully take
publicly take
overtly take
visibly take
noticeably take
obviously take
openly acquire
honestly get
legally get
rightfully get