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took up

VERB

begin or start again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt assume commence continue embrace enter initiate open pick up renew reopen resume tackle undertake

WEAK

become involved in carry on engage in espouse follow through get off go on kick off proceed recommence restart set to start take on tee off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain cease close complete conclude end exclude finish forget halt leave neglect reject release stop

Example Sentences

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In the example of Venice, Mr. Asbridge breezily concludes that the plague took up to two-thirds of the population, without making a compelling case for this figure among the many credible possibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He took up the spontaneous change in assignment because he "wanted to earn some extra money", HTA manager Angfurba Sherpa tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The sub took up to three people on the dives, collecting the fossil samples using robotic arms.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The department did not immediately respond to a request Sunday for comment about where the eagles took up refuge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

She wiped her tears away, and took up her beadwork again.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich