Takes

/teɪks/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
plural of take form-of, plural

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of take form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

construe consume demand engage film segment grab

Antonyms

avoid fact give lose

Example

"Be patient please. It takes time."

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