Definitions

take steps

VERB

act

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin carry out develop do enforce execute function move operate pursue respond serve undertake

STRONG

accomplish achieve consummate cook intrude labor maneuver officiate percolate perk perpetrate persevere persist practice preside

WEAK

carry on do a number do one's thing get in there go about go for broke go for it go in for go that route go to town knock off make progress take effect take part take up transort work out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy discontinue disregard end fail forego forget give up idle ignore leave miss neglect stop

STRONG

cease follow leave alone quit

WEAK

abstain halt hesitate refrain

Example Sentences

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Processing the consolidation and applications could take months, so experts are urging borrowers who need these plans to take steps now if they hope to stay eligible.

From MarketWatch

As you get older, I’ve managed to take steps to mitigate that process somewhat.

From Los Angeles Times

While staying the course with your investment program is likely the best strategy, you can take steps to lessen the risks inherent in today’s “narrow” market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Department of Water and Power to limit diversions and take steps to raise the lake level 17 feet.

From Los Angeles Times

“Do you think we ought to take steps?”

From Literature

take steps

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