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takes aloft

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

Meaning of take aloft

Verb

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

  1. (ambitransitive) To successfully fly (an aircraft) into the air.
    • On September 21, 1919, I took aloft for a spin over Washington and the surrounding territory, 17 distinguished passengers, including the Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, and several United States Senators.1937, Alfred William Lawson, Lawson: Aircraft Industry Builder

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

Words near takes aloft in the dictionary

  1. takes advantage of
  2. takes after
  3. takes against
  4. takes aim
  5. takes air
  6. takes aloft
  7. takes an l
  8. takes apart
  9. takes at advantage
  10. takes at face value
  11. takes attendance

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