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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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The ramifications of the shortage, and subsequent price spikes, are pushing countries in Asia to take steps that can make it worse for others.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Focusing on residential areas in the county including Farnham, Guildford and Dorking, the trust plans to take steps including:

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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 • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

If I were you, I should take steps to make these men disperse.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer