take the time

English

Etymology

From take 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 used with to) 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

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: tomar el tiempo, dedicar el tiempo