Definitions

take effect

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 part take steps 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

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

VERB

tell

Synonyms

STRONG

count militate register weigh

WEAK

have effect have force make presence felt make presence known take its toll

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

estimate figure guess listen misunderstand

Example Sentences

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The plan received approval this year from the insurance department for a 29% rate increase for its homeowner dwelling policy that will take effect in October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

In recent weeks, FAA chief Bryan Bedford has charged agency officials with drafting a measure that would skip a potentially lengthy period of public comment typical in federal rulemaking and take effect quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The court ruling does not take effect for 32 days and “barring any further district court orders,” according to the International Refugee Assistance Program.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

The new categories and rules will take effect at next year's ceremony.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Darnell and Misty prove that whatever this is doesn’t necessarily take effect right away.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

take effect

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