take Take is one of the commonest verbs in English. It is used in many different ways. Its other forms are takes, taking, took, taken.
if something takes a particular amount of time, that time is needed in order to finish it:
The word "takes" can be used as a verb that refers to the act of accepting, receiving, or acquiring something. It can also mean to grasp, realize, or comprehend a concept or idea.
to fill or occupy (space, etc.): [~ + up + object] The word "take'' will take up at least a page in this dictionary. [~ + object + up] This work takes all my time up.
