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takes care

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

Meaning of take care

Verb

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

  1. (intransitive) To be cautious, careful or prudent.
    • Take care when you’re crossing the crosswalk.
  2. (intransitive) To mind, or be in charge of something.

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Questions about takes care

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

Words near takes care in the dictionary

  1. takes back
  2. takes bread and salt
  3. takes breath
  4. takes by storm
  5. takes by surprise
  6. takes care
  7. takes care of
  8. takes care of business
  9. takes charge
  10. takes check
  11. takes coals to Newcastle

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