Synonyms of takes effect

takes effect

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take effect

as in works

to produce a desired effect

You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• operates
• takes
• performs
• takes hold
• acts
• reacts
• results
• affects
• responds
• influences
• behaves
• pans out
• sways
• redounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfires
• fizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of takes effect

Any funding for Democracy Dollars in the 2028 election cycle will need to be budgeted by the mayor and city council in the two-year budget that takes effect in 2027, said Bradley Johnson, the city’s finance director. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

The rule takes effect immediately, even as the agency collects public comments. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026

Beijing’s ban takes effect next year; safety advocates don’t expect a US rule to come into force before 2030. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 July 2026