Take time

Verb

Word Frequency: 3.4

Definitions

1.VerbTo require a comparatively long period of time.

"Learning a foreign language takes time.; It takes time to get used to having a step-parent."

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

"He took time to help us with his son with his homework.; He took time for his son."

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