Synonyms of take effect

take effect

phrase

as in work

to produce a desired effect

You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• work
• perform
• operate
• take
• act
• react
• take hold
• result
• respond
• affect
• behave
• influence
• pan out
• sway
• redound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfire
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of take effect

When the Inflation Reduction Act took effect in August 2022, expanding the credit to more buyers, EVs made up about 5% of new car sales. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

The draft limit, an increase from the 48-foot limit the canal had put in place in late August, took effect Tuesday and stands until further notice. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Before the Saver’s Match takes effect, the saver’s credit remains available through the 2026 tax year for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

As the sanctions took effect last Wednesday, some major airlines were forced to cancel international flights as several nations in the region implemented bans. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026