Definitions

take-charge

[teyk-chahrj] / ˈteɪkˈtʃɑrdʒ /

ADJECTIVE

forceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cogent commanding compelling convincing dynamic energetic forcible persuasive strong vehement vigorous violent

WEAK

ball of fire big-wheel bullish coming on strong constraining dominant electric elemental gutsy mighty pithy potent powerhouse puissant punch punchy steamroller stringent takeover telling titanic virile weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic idle impotent inactive ineffective lethargic mild moderate passive weak

WEAK

feeble meek unforceful

ADJECTIVE

gung-ho/gung ho

Synonyms

WEAK

aggressive anxious ardent banzai can-do dedicated eager energetic enthused enthusiastic excited extremely enthusiastic fanatical fired up intense lively passionate proactive spirited zealous

ADJECTIVE

strong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined firm resolute steadfast tenacious

STRONG

courageous intense iron-willed tough vehement

WEAK

brave dedicated fervent fervid fierce gutsy hard-nosed plucky staunch unbending uncompromising unyielding zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful loose mild slack soft unstable weak yielding

WEAK

agreeable complacent feeble infirm irresolute laid-back moderate

ADJECTIVE

vigorous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active brisk dynamic effective efficient forceful healthy intense lively persuasive potent robust spirited strenuous strong tough vital zealous

WEAK

athletic ball of fire bouncing dashing driving enterprising exuberant flourishing forcible hale hard-driving hardy hearty lusty mettlesome peppy red-blooded rugged snappy sound spanking steamroller strapping strong as an ox sturdy takeover zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic delicate dispirited dull easy facile feeble fragile helpless impotent inactive incapable indifferent ineffective infirm lazy lethargic mild moderate sluggish soft unenthusiastic unhealthy weak

WEAK

enervated idle

VERB

boss

Synonyms

STRONG

administer administrate chaperone direct employ manage overlook oversee quarterback run superintend supervise survey

WEAK

take charge

Antonyms

STRONG

follow obey serve

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 take the lead

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As a personal-finance pro, it was hard for me not to take charge.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That has led to questions about whether any single musician could take charge, let alone a rising young star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Last year, similar scenes took place in Istanbul, when the courts named an administrator to take charge of the regional CHP offices.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

That is for 8 May and beyond, when the votes have been counted and the parliamentary arithmetic reveals who is best placed to take charge of the Scottish government for the next five years.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

‘Yep. I haven’t said anything because you always like to take charge of things like that ’round here.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

take-charge

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