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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
taker
This term describes a person based on their response to an external stimulus or their behavioral tendency toward acquisition. When used in the context of an offer or a bet, it carries a neutral, transactional tone, identifying someone who agrees to terms or accepts a challenge.
In a social or psychological context, the word shifts toward a negative connotation. It describes an individual who consumes resources or emotional support without reciprocating, creating a parasitic dynamic. This usage often contrasts with a giver to highlight a lack of generosity or fairness.
Meanings
Examples
I offered to buy the old car for five hundred dollars but there was no taker.
Who is the brave taker for this dangerous mission?
Stop being such a taker and start contributing to the household chores.
He is a natural taker who always expects others to pay for his meals.
I cannot believe she is such a taker in this relationship.
The exam room was filled with nervous test takers waiting for the bell.
As a risk taker in the stock market, he is used to high volatility.
She has always been a daring risk taker in her professional career.