No. 600 in Portuguese
tomou
"Tomou" means "took" in English.
In a sentence
Ele tomou a decisão de viajar.
He made the decision to travel.
Here 'tomou' refers to the figurative sense of 'taking' a decision, reflecting the act of choosing or deciding.
Ela tomou um copo de água.
She drank a glass of water.
In this sentence, 'tomou' is used in its literal sense to indicate the act of drinking.
Ele tomou um caminho diferente.
He took a different path.
Here 'tomou' implies the act of choosing or selecting a physical course or route.
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