take place

== English == === Etymology === A verb phrase, with place functioning as the direct object of the transitive verb take. === Pronunciation === === Verb === take place (third-person singular simple present takes place, present participle taking place, simple past took place, past participle taken place) (intransitive) To happen or to occur. (obsolete) To take precedence or priority. (obsolete) To take effect; to prevail. (obsolete) To sit in a particular location, take one's place. ==== Usage notes ==== This is a more formal way of saying to happen. ==== Synonyms ==== (to happen): come to pass; See also Thesaurus:happen ==== Related terms ==== take one's place take someone's place ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === cake plate, peace talk