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take the lead

VERB

command

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint authorize call for direct require tell

STRONG

adjure ban bar beckon bid call charge check cite compel debar dictate enact enjoin exact forbid grant impose inflict inhibit instruct interdict oblige ordain order ordinate proclaim prohibit requisition restrain set subpoena summon task warn

WEAK

call on call the signals call upon force upon give directions give orders lay down the law mark out put foot down rule out send for take charge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reject

STRONG

aid allow approve ask assist cancel conceal disallow free help hinder liberate permit prevent refuse stop veto

WEAK

contradict countermand follow oppose recall reverse revoke

VERB

pioneer

Synonyms

STRONG

begin colonize create develop discover establish explore found initiate instigate institute launch originate prepare spearhead start

WEAK

go out in front map out open up show the way trailblaze

Antonyms

STRONG

cease complete conclude destroy die end finish halt ignore neglect prevent ruin stop terminate

VERB

rank

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stand

STRONG

antecede belong outrank precede

WEAK

be classed be worth come first count among forerun go ahead of go before have the advantage

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"I will be the one to take the lead in combating criminals," the 51-year-old added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Pentagon has previously said that its longer-term goal is to have Europe allies take the lead for conventional defense of the continent while gradually reducing the American military presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Far too often at home this season, Liverpool have lacked a spark - something that the crowd can feed off - and the ability to kill the opposition off when they take the lead.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He said the strongest approach to negotiating is for the student to take the lead and ask the schools about their appeals procedures — and then follow through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The present company, including Sun Girl and the Pack, approved of this suggestion, allowing the Major to take the lead.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

take the lead

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