1) to take to, take in addition, to take to one's self
1a) to take as one's companion
1b) to take by the hand in order to lead aside
1c) to take or receive into one's home, with the collateral
idea of kindness
1d) to receive, i.e. grant one access to one's heart
1d1) to take into friendship and intercourse
1e) to take to one's self, to take: i.e. food