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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It’s time for federal investments in childcare to ensure we don’t take steps backward.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The project to return the American oystercatcher to the East Coast aptly illustrates the theme of this hope-filled book: Determine the causes of a species’ decline, take steps to counter them, then stand back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

The government called for international actors to take steps to dismantle and prosecute the network.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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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