takes

[US]/[teɪks]/
[UK]/[teɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take hold of; grasp; to carry or convey; to remove or abstract; to require or necessitate; to occupy or fill (space or time); to receive or accept
n.a turn in a game or activity; a period of time

Phrases & Collocations

takes time

takes effect

takes place

takes over

takes care

takes advantage

takes responsibility

takes a while

takes turns

takes pride

Example Sentences

it takes about an hour to drive to the beach.

the project takes longer than we initially expected.

it takes courage to speak up in that situation.

the new software takes up a lot of space on the hard drive.

the bakery takes pride in its fresh ingredients.

it takes a village to raise a child, they say.

the medicine takes effect within thirty minutes.

the restaurant takes reservations for friday night.

it takes a lot of effort to learn a new language.

the path takes you through a beautiful forest.

the company takes a proactive approach to customer service.

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