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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In the lawsuit, Dickey’s parents alleged that Bucknell athletic trainers and coaches knew their son had sickle cell trait and failed to take steps to ensure precautions were in place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

He told BBC Wales he had been unable to change government policy but "I believe Wales has been short-changed and as leader I would take steps to correct that".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Even when hearing problems are not obvious, testing can reveal early signs of damage and provide an opportunity to take steps that may help preserve hearing and improve long-term quality of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Figma needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser,” Findell argued.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

And as regards the question of left-handedness, ought we not to take steps to ascertain which of the passengers is left-handed?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

take steps

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