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take-charge

[teyk-chahrj] / ˈteɪkˈtʃɑrdʒ /
ADJECTIVE
forceful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent commanding compelling convincing dynamic energetic forcible persuasive strong vehement vigorous violent
WEAK
ball of fire big-wheel bullish coming on strong constraining dominant electric elemental gutsy mighty pithy potent powerhouse puissant punch punchy steamroller stringent takeover telling titanic virile weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic idle impotent inactive ineffective lethargic mild moderate passive weak
WEAK
feeble meek unforceful
ADJECTIVE
gung-ho/gung ho
Synonyms
WEAK
aggressive anxious ardent banzai can-do dedicated eager energetic enthused enthusiastic excited extremely enthusiastic fanatical fired up intense lively passionate proactive spirited zealous
ADJECTIVE
strong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined firm resolute steadfast tenacious
STRONG
courageous intense iron-willed tough vehement
WEAK
brave dedicated fervent fervid fierce gutsy hard-nosed plucky staunch unbending uncompromising unyielding zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful loose mild slack soft unstable weak yielding
WEAK
agreeable complacent feeble infirm irresolute laid-back moderate
ADJECTIVE
vigorous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active brisk dynamic effective efficient forceful healthy intense lively persuasive potent robust spirited strenuous strong tough vital zealous
WEAK
athletic ball of fire bouncing dashing driving enterprising exuberant flourishing forcible hale hard-driving hardy hearty lusty mettlesome peppy red-blooded rugged snappy sound spanking steamroller strapping strong as an ox sturdy takeover zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic delicate dispirited dull easy facile feeble fragile helpless impotent inactive incapable indifferent ineffective infirm lazy lethargic mild moderate sluggish soft unenthusiastic unhealthy weak
WEAK
enervated idle
VERB
boss
Synonyms
STRONG
administer administrate chaperone direct employ manage overlook oversee quarterback run superintend supervise survey
WEAK
take charge
Antonyms
STRONG
follow obey serve
VERB
command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint authorize call for direct require tell
STRONG
adjure ban bar beckon bid call charge check cite compel debar dictate enact enjoin exact forbid grant impose inflict inhibit instruct interdict oblige ordain order ordinate proclaim prohibit requisition restrain set subpoena summon task warn
WEAK
call on call the signals call upon force upon give directions give orders lay down the law mark out put foot down rule out send for take charge take the lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
aid allow approve ask assist cancel conceal disallow free help hinder liberate permit prevent refuse stop veto
WEAK
contradict countermand follow oppose recall reverse revoke

Example Sentences

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That much is clear in her take-charge reappearance at the Manhattan penthouse the day after his death, decked out in black from the funerary fascinator in her hair to her smart heels.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2023

Some have photos of the candidate in a cross-armed, take-charge pose.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

As the series goes on, we see that Des isn’t always confident among his friends and that he’s not always this take-charge kind of guy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2022

“She had a sharp mind and a take-charge attitude. So often, I look back and wonder if she had any idea what she started. It was really at her instigation that this all happened.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022

But Just Renee seemed to be a natural take-charge person—she was leading the way, even though she had no idea what they were supposed to be looking for.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly