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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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

"The continued failure to take steps to facilitate the convening of parliament is inconsistent with the constitution," said a copy of the judgement viewed by AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And we can each take steps to change it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

I thought I should do something, take steps; but I didn’t know what steps I could take.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

take steps

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