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taking the time

taking the time is the present participle and gerund 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 taking the time

What is taking the time the present participle and gerund of?
Taking the time is the present participle and gerund of take the time.

Words near taking the time in the dictionary

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

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