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takes the meaning

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

Meaning of take the meaning

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To interpret someone's argument.
    Synonyms:
    get the meaning

Questions about takes the meaning

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

Words near takes the meaning in the dictionary

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

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