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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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

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

Moving forward, Kohl’s said it still has work to do, and will take steps to add more inventory to its stores and boost its value proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 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

Snap judgments can be made in a snap because they are frugal, and if we want to protect our snap judgments, we have to take steps to protect that frugality.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

take steps

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