English verb: take stock | |||
1. | take stock (perception) to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail | ||
Samples | He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror. | ||
Synonyms | scrutinise, scrutinize, size up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | examine, see | ||
2. | take stock (social) make or include in an itemized record or report | ||
Samples | Inventory all books before the end of the year. | ||
Synonyms | inventory, stock-take | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | list | ||