take away from (something)
idiom
: to reduce the value or importance of (something)
The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.
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The Pooveys were adamant about not making any drastic modifications that might take away from the original spirit of the building, and not a single wall was removed during renovation.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
So, what are we supposed to take away from what happened on the court?
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Ensure promotional materials describe exactly what attendees can expect to take away from your event.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Crowding Out: What does screen time take away from?
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
So, what are we supposed to take away from what happened on the court?
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Ensure promotional materials describe exactly what attendees can expect to take away from your event.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Crowding Out: What does screen time take away from?
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for take away from (something)
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“Take away from (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20away%20from%20%28something%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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