advention
/ədˈvɛnʃn/Now rare
noun
The action or fact of coming or being added from outside; extrinsic addition; adventitious occurrence.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in Apology for Lollard Doctrines. From post-classical Latin advention-, adventio removal or transfer of relics, appearance (of a suitor in court), acquisition, something acquired, approach, coming from classical Latin advent-, past participial stem of advenīre to come (to) + -iō.
- take something over
- take something personally
- take something to heart
- take something to the next level
- take something under advisement
- take something up
- take something with a pinch (or grain) of salt
- take stock
- take that!
- take the air
- take the biscuit (or take the cake)
- take the bread out of (or from) people's mouths
- take the bull by the horns
- take the cake
- take the chair
- take the chequered flag
- take the chill off
- take the count
- take the easy way out
- take the edge off
- take the fall
- take the field
- take the floor
- take the gilt off the gingerbread
- take the King's (or Queen's) shilling