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takes time

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

Meaning of take time

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To require a comparatively long period of time.
    • Learning a foreign language takes time.
    Synonyms:
    take a long time, take some time
  2. (idiomatic) To volunteer to spend one's time (for a purpose or beneficiary).
    • He took time to help us with his son with his homework.
    Synonyms:
    make time for, take the time

Questions about takes time

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

Words near takes time in the dictionary

  1. takes the weight off one's feet
  2. takes the wheel
  3. takes the wind out of someone's sails
  4. takes the words out of someone's mouth
  5. takes the wrong turn at Albuquerque
  6. takes time
  7. takes time by the forelock
  8. takes time off
  9. takes time out
  10. takes to
  11. takes to court

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