English Explanatory Dictionary

take place

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To happen or to occur.
  2. To take precedence or priority.
  3. To take effect; to prevail.
  4. To sit in a particular location, take one's place.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

take place takes place taking place took place taken place

Etymology

A verb phrase, with place functioning as the direct object of the transitive verb take.

Synonyms

come to pass

Related words

take one's place take someone's place
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