take away from
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
Make something seem less good or less impressive than it really is
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To reduce or lessen the positive impact, value, or quality of something
"The rain took away from the outdoor ceremony, but the couple were still beaming."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To cause someone to pay less attention to the main event, reducing its significance
"The scandal threatened to take away from the party's conference message."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in a negative construction: 'I don't want to take away from your achievement, but...' This phrase frequently introduces a polite criticism. Also used positively to say something does NOT diminish a result.
Commonly used with
achievement performance experience success effort moment
Forms
Base
take away from
I/you/we/they
3rd person
takes away from
he/she/it
Past simple
took away from
yesterday
Past participle
taken away from
have + pp
-ing form
taking away from
continuous
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