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takes the time

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

Meaning of take the time

Verb

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

  1. (usually) To volunteer to spend one's time (for a purpose or beneficiary).
    • Thank you very much for taking the time to do your assignment properly.
    Synonyms:
    take time

Questions about takes the time

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

Words near takes the time in the dictionary

  1. takes the shilling
  2. takes the shine out of
  3. takes the stand
  4. takes the studs
  5. takes the sun
  6. takes the time
  7. takes the trouble
  8. takes the veil
  9. takes the weight off
  10. takes the weight off one's feet
  11. takes the wheel

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