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There are many words you could use to replace the word take such as have. You could also use the word steal.
Another word is dehydrated.
One could use the word always.
I could use another chopstick, here.
You could use greet or welcome.
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Another word, that can be used in place of Almost, is Nearly. You could also use About, or just about.
You could use the word bequeath, though that can mean given at time of death. You could use the word impart. Or you could use the word bestow, implying honor in the one receiving... whatever.
Well, that all depends on how you are trying to use the word..... Use it in context and that will help clarify.
A kid, if it is your kid you could use 'my offspring.'
you could use diverse or complicated
Another word for simpler is easier. You could also use a phrase such as 'easier to understand', or just basic.