take the time
Allow sufficient duration
To take the time is to make a deliberate effort despite being busy or having other options—to slow down and give attention to something that deserves care: She took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note.
The phrase implies the action requires patience or isn't strictly necessary but is worthwhile: He never takes the time to really listen.
- carve outCreate by deliberate effort
- cherishValue with deep affection
- spareHeld in reserve
- savorEnjoy with full attention
- prioritizeRank by importance
dedicate · allocate · empathize · linger · contemplate · stillness · stop and smell the roses · observe · meditate · immerse · hassle · commit · deliberate · reflect · invest · inconvenience · listen · breathe
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Quick sudden movement
hurry · dash off · breeze through · scramble · hustle
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Failure to provide care
phone it in · half-ass · gloss over · go through the motions · slack off
take the timeskip
To deliberately exclude
blow off · deprioritize · put off · brush aside · dismiss
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