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Etymology

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From take time.

Verb

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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.

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