Synonyms of taken effect

taken effect

phrase

past participle of take effect

as in worked

to produce a desired effect

You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worked
• performed
• taken
• operated
• taken hold
• acted
• resulted
• affected
• responded
• reacted
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• panned out
• redounded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taken effect

The court ruled that the referendum petition was legal, sufficient, and timely, meaning the new map had not taken effect and that the 2022 congressional map remained in force. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Now, 50% levies on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods have taken effect. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The ban has not yet taken effect but will after a second reading at the city council’s September meeting. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026