Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take pains

To make efforts

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to take pains" is >To make efforts.<

The idiom "to take pains" means to put in a lot of effort or to go to a lot of trouble to do something. It is often used to describe someone who is doing something difficult or challenging.

The other options are not correct.

• To punish someone does not mean to take pains.
• To bear atrocities does not mean to take pains.
• To remain silent does not mean to take pains.