taken the floor

The phrase “taken the floor” has 4 syllables: tak-en the floor

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkən ðə flɔr/


What is synonym and antonym for taken the floor?

In the thesaurus, “taken the floor” has 19 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taken the floor along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for taken the floor

  • declaimed
  • descanted
  • discoursed
  • disserted
  • expatiated
  • expounded
  • filibustered
  • harangued
  • held forth
  • lectured
  • mouthed
  • orated
  • pontificated
  • recited
  • sermonized
  • soliloquized
  • spoken
  • spouted
  • talked

Antonyms for taken the floor

  • listen
  • refrain

Example Sentences

  • As the music started, the couple taken the floor for their first dance.
  • The senator taken the floor to deliver an impassioned speech about climate change.
  • It was clear that she had practiced her routine when she taken the floor at the dance competition.
  • The CEO taken the floor at the conference to announce exciting new developments for the company.
  • With confidence, he taken the floor during the debate to present his argument to the audience.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taken the floor, such as: declaimed, descanted, discoursed, disserted, expatiated, expounded, filibustered.

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