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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That would potentially hurt Anthropic or ChatGPT maker OpenAI as they take steps toward public listings this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But he stops short of announcing a leadership challenge, saying instead that the prime minister should take steps to ensure there is a "broad" contest to replace him with "the best possible field of candidates".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The ramifications of the shortage, and subsequent price spikes, are pushing countries in Asia to take steps that can make it worse for others.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

But when a sentence is lousy, you can take steps to make it more presentable.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

take steps

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