took the initiative

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What does took the initiative mean?

simple past of take the initiative

How to pronounce took the initiative

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “took the initiative”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “took the initiative”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “took the initiative” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.