Synonyms of took effect

took effect

phrase

past tense 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
• operated
• took
• took hold
• reacted
• acted
• resulted
• responded
• affected
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• panned out
• redounded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of took effect

The region faced a monthslong stretch of below-average rainfall before the restrictions took effect. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

State Parks said the DMV mailed those notices before the increase took effect. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The effort, however, has been criticized by some, including politicians and digital rights advocates, for not being aggressively enough enforced since the ban took effect in December 2025. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The contract took effect on September 25, with completion scheduled for the end of April. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Saturday marks a year since a fragile ceasefire took effect, while Israeli strikes continue. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Israeli strikes have killed more than 1,400 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

An amendment to the state’s Live Local Act that took effect in July allows developers to build workforce housing on government land in a bid to tackle the state’s shortage of affordable housing. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Similar tariffs on drones took effect last month, following a ban on new models in December. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026