takes pains

A form of take pains — To use care and effort (to do something) despite any corresponding trouble or inconvenience.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take pains
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takes pains. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20pains

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Chicago

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