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

The proposals are not yet final and, if finalized, would take effect from January 1, 2027. — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The long-term lease will take effect once the building is approved for legal occupancy. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

That included an overnight curfew to take effect Monday evening in two areas in Paris that have been affected by the violence. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

That’s because the change, if approved by voters, would not take effect until the November 2028 election. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026