take up

The phrase “take up” has 2 syllables: take up

It's pronounced as /teɪk ʌp/

What is synonym and antonym for take up?

In the thesaurus, “take up” has 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for take up

verb
1. To pick up.
2. To begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis.
3. To address (an issue).
4. To occupy; to consume (space or time).
5. To shorten by hemming.
6. To remove the surface or bed of a road.
7. (with 'on') To accept (a proposal, offer, request, etc.) from.
8. To resume.
9. To implement, to employ, to put into use.
noun
1. The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
2. (machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
3. Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).

She decided to take up painting as a hobby after retiring from her job.
The school offers various clubs for students to take up interests outside of academics.
He plans to take up jogging to improve his fitness levels.
They encouraged him to take up the offer to study abroad for a semester.
After attending a cooking class, she was inspired to take up cooking as a new skill.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take up, such as: abandon, absorb, adopt, bear, borrow, descend, drink.

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