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take over

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

It's pronounced as /teɪk ˈoʊvər/

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In the thesaurus, “take over” has 713 synonyms and 202 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for take over

Antonyms for take over

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 915 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take over, such as: abandon, abjure, abnegate, absorb, abstain, abuse, accede.

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