take up with

The phrase “take up with” has 3 syllables: take up with.

It's pronounced as /teɪk ʌp wɪð/.


What is synonym and antonym for take up with?

In the thesaurus, “take up with” has 12 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for take up with

Antonyms for take up with

  • avoid
  • shun

Meanings of take up with

  • verb
    1. To form a close relationship with (someone).
    2. To become interested in (something).
    3. To begin living together with; to lodge with.
    4. To be contented to receive; to receive without opposition; to put up with.

Example Sentences

  • She decided to take up with a new group of friends after moving to a new city.
  • It's risky to take up with strangers you meet online without verifying their identity.
  • He warned his sister not to take up with that crowd, as they were known for trouble.
  • The company encouraged employees to take up with mentors to accelerate their career development.
  • The authorities advised residents not to take up with suspicious individuals in the neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take up with, such as: associate, avoid, bond, collaborate, company, connect, fall in with.

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

Related Words

fall in with

  • agree
  • associate
  • bond
  • coincide
  • collaborate
  • conform
  • connect
  • consist
  • correspond
  • fit
  • follow
  • join
  • mix
  • obey
  • relate
  • run
  • sort
  • take up with
  • travel

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