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takes a view

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

Meaning of take a view

Verb

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

  1. (UK, intransitive) To form an opinion and take action on an issue which carries the risk of professional or legal liability; particularly where there is no obvious course of action.
    • Collate together all the information you can, but do remember that Michael's the one who'll take a view, not you.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Appendix:Collocations of do, have, make, and take.

Questions about takes a view

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

Words near takes a view in the dictionary

  1. takes a toll
  2. takes a tumble
  3. takes a turn
  4. takes a turn for the better
  5. takes a turn for the worse
  6. takes a view
  7. takes a walk
  8. takes a walkout powder
  9. takes a whack at
  10. takes a whiz
  11. takes a wicket

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