Phrase guide

take the time

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To volunteer to spend one's time (for a purpose or beneficiary).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

Examples

  • Thank you very much for taking the time to do your assignment properly.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From take time.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: poświęcać czas — Translations
  • Polish: poświęcić czas — Translations
  • Spanish: tomar el tiempo — Translations
  • Spanish: dedicar el tiempo — Translations