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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This allows you and clinicians to take steps that can reduce the risk of fractures and prevent osteopenia progressing to osteoporosis, where bone loss is more advanced and the risk of fractures is significantly higher.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Guterres said the agriculture and waste sectors must take steps to curb their methane output but he put a "special focus" on the fossil fuel industry to "do what is long overdue".

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Quick said residents can take steps to limit their exposure, such as washing dusty equipment and keeping cleaning floors and other surfaces clean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But he stops short of announcing a leadership challenge, saying instead that the prime minister should take steps to ensure there is a "broad" contest to replace him with "the best possible field of candidates".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

If this change should come, it would be necessary to take steps!...

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

take steps

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