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takes the lead

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

Meaning of take the lead

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To become the leader, to advance into first place.
    • At 0-0, United will take the lead if they score the penalty.
  2. (idiomatic) To assume leadership over a group.

Questions about takes the lead

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

Words near takes the lead in the dictionary

  1. takes the initiative
  2. takes the knee
  3. takes the l
  4. takes the law into one's hands
  5. takes the law into one's own hands
  6. takes the lead
  7. takes the liberty
  8. takes the long view
  9. takes the mask off
  10. takes the meaning
  11. takes the Michael

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