took time
Didn't hurry through
Took time means required a significant duration to complete, or describes deliberately allocating time to something.
The repairs took time, but they were worth it.
When someone took time to do something, they made a conscious effort despite competing demands: She took time to explain the process carefully.
The phrase often implies patience or investment: It took time, but I finally understood.
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- lengthyOf excessive duration
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
time-consuming · long-winded · slow · gradual · unhurried · measured · deliberate · painstaking
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- composureEmotional self-control
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
fortitude · self-control · equanimity · serenity · calmness · discipline · restraint · resilience
Growing older over time
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
gestation · ripening · brewing · proofing · marination · distillation · cultivation · healing
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- workEffort toward a goal
- preparationArranging things in advance
research · planning · craftsmanship · attention · care · thoroughness · meticulousness · investment
prolonged
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- lengthyOf excessive duration
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
drawn-out · time-consuming · long-winded · slow · gradual · unhurried · measured · deliberate · painstaking · laborious
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- composureEmotional self-control
steadfastness · fortitude · self-control · equanimity · serenity · calmness · discipline · restraint · resilience · determination
aging
Growing older over time
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
incubation · gestation · ripening · brewing · proofing · marination · distillation · cultivation · healing · recovery
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- workEffort toward a goal
preparation · research · planning · craftsmanship · attention · care · thoroughness · meticulousness · investment · commitment