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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Figma needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser,” Findell argued.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The groups say travellers should take steps including removing sensitive information from phones and keeping friends and family updated about their plans when travelling.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A bill that would have required insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their property died in the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And we can each take steps to change it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

If this change should come, it would be necessary to take steps!...

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

take steps

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