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 increase will take effect when the new 5,537-space parking garage opens in November. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

If enacted, its wage and liability provisions would take effect six months later. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

As for YouTube, restrictions that prevent students from logging into the video-sharing platform took effect last Wednesday before the first day of school, school officials revealed during the hearing. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

The developer threatened legal action and made good on that threat once the moratorium took effect. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026