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take initiative

VERB
volunteer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come forward enlist sign up step forward suggest
STRONG
advance present proffer propose tender
WEAK
bring forward chip in do on one's own volition go in let oneself in for offer services put at one's disposal put forward speak up stand up submit oneself take bull by the horns take the plunge take upon oneself
Antonyms
STRONG
take back
WEAK
compel force obligate

Example Sentences

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"And watching my husband take initiative, doing research on pregnancy and childbirth and showing real effort, gave me confidence that we could do this."

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

The experience told Lyles a demand for such content existed and that agitating for future changes would again require him to take initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

I had to take initiative to learn what my parents had always avoided discussing with me.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2023

Season 2 is a lot about individual growth and how to take initiative, especially for Belly.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Responsibility gave her more poise and willingness to take initiative.

From The Job An American Novel by Lewis, Sinclair