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take pains

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb take pains has 1 sense
  1. take pains, be at pains - try very hard to do something
    --1 is one way to endeavor, endeavour, strive
    Sample sentence:
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Term: Take Pains

Description:

The phrase "take pains" is an idiom that primarily means to make a great effort or go to extreme lengths in order to do something correctly or achieve a desired result. It suggests that one is willing to put in extra time, care, and dedication to ensure the best outcome.

Sample Sentences:

1. Verb Usage:

- She took great pains to organize her presentation, making sure every detail was perfect.

- The chef took pains to source the freshest ingredients for his signature dish.

2. Noun Usage:

- It was clear from her meticulous artwork that she had taken pains to capture every fine detail.

- The author's novel stands out because she took the pains to research and portray her setting accurately.

3. Adjective Usage:

- Despite her physical limitations, she was always cheerful and took pains to help others.

- The teacher commended his student for the essay's exceptional quality, emphasizing how the student had taken pains to support every argument with evidence.

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