what it takes
- ability n.
- aptitude n.
- authority n.
- capacity n.
- competence n.
- drive n.
- faculty n.
- force n.
- fortitude n.
- intellect n.
- intelligence n.
- potency n.
- potential n.
- potentiality n.
- proficiency n.
- prowess n.
- qualification n.
- right stuff n.
- say-so n.
- skill n.
- smarts n.
- suitableness n.
- talent n.
- tenacity n.
- zeal n.
Example Sentences
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Asking that means I’m overthinking it, which is the opposite of what it takes to appreciate this . . . whatever this is.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
And we all know what it takes to be there and to get there and to play deep in October.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
While Southampton missed out on the Premier League, O'Neill was adamant that Charles has what it takes to play in the top flight.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
All of this is exactly what it takes to successfully execute your retirement plan.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
“So you reckon you've got what it takes to be center forward for Liverpool? For Man. U.? For England?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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