take over

The phrase “take over” has 3 syllables: take o-ver.

It's pronounced as /teɪk ˈoʊvər/.


What is synonym and antonym for take over?

In the thesaurus, “take over” has 21 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for take over along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for take over

  • accept
  • annexation
  • appropriate
  • appropriation
  • assume
  • bear
  • confiscate
  • convert
  • fill in
  • grab
  • invasion
  • occupy
  • seize
  • seizure
  • shoulder
  • stand in
  • steal
  • substitute
  • undertake
  • usurp
  • usurpation

Antonyms for take over

  • disavow
  • disclaim
  • disown
  • refuse
  • renounce
  • repudiate
  • retract
  • take back
  • turn down
  • withdraw

Meanings of take over

  • verb
    1. To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
    2. To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
    3. To relieve someone temporarily.
    4. To buy out the ownership of a business.
    5. To appropriate something without permission.
    6. To annex a territory by conquest or invasion.
    7. To become more successful (than someone or something else).

Example Sentences

  • The new CEO plans to take over the company next month.
  • If you leave your position, who will take over your responsibilities?
  • The rebels attempted to take over the government but were unsuccessful.
  • The kids asked their older sibling to take over the game while they took a break.
  • As the storm intensified, strong winds threatened to take over the entire region.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take over, such as: accept, annexation, appropriate, appropriation, assume, bear, confiscate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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calls upon

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takes care of

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taking care of

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  • wait
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  • win

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