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takes shape

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

Meaning of take shape

Verb

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

  1. (figuratively, intransitive, often) To take a definite form.
    • After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape.

Questions about takes shape

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

Words near takes shape in the dictionary

  1. takes revenge
  2. takes roll
  3. takes root
  4. takes serious
  5. takes seriously
  6. takes shape
  7. takes ship
  8. takes shipping
  9. takes sides
  10. takes silk
  11. takes slave

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