take the time

phrase

: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt

They never took the time to get to know her.

Examples of take the time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But instead of not paying, borrowers need to take the time to look at the new plans and payment options. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 July 2026

To invest in preparation, prioritize meaningful conversations and take the time to understand what actually matters to the buyer. — Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

In several of these instances, Odysseus and his men are not afforded the opportunity to properly bury and memorialize their friends, despite his men’s desire to take the time to do so. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Shower Door Tracks Jeramy Sibley, president of Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, points out that many people rarely (if ever) take the time to clean the tracks that allow shower doors to slide open and shut easily. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for take the time

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
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• maritime
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• overtime