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takes a hint

takes a hint is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a hint.

Meaning of take a hint

Verb

take a hint (third-person singular simple present takes a hint, present participle taking a hint, simple past took a hint, past participle taken a hint)

  1. To understand an indirect suggestion, and to act on it

Questions about takes a hint

What is takes a hint the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a hint is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a hint.

Words near takes a hint in the dictionary

  1. takes a flying leap
  2. takes a French leave
  3. takes a gamble
  4. takes a gander
  5. takes a hike
  6. takes a hint
  7. takes a hit
  8. takes a joke
  9. takes a knee
  10. takes a knife to a gunfight
  11. takes a leaf out of someone's book

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