taken up

The phrase “taken up” has 3 syllables: tak-en up.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkən ʌp/.


What is synonym and antonym for taken up?

In the thesaurus, “taken up” has 8 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for taken up

Antonyms for taken up

  • abandoned
  • born
  • dropped
  • fallen
  • forsaken
  • given up
  • lowered
  • pushed
  • relinquished
  • slipped
  • surrendered

Example Sentences

  • She taken up painting as a hobby after retiring from her job.
  • The company has taken up a new initiative to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • He has taken up jogging as a way to improve his fitness.
  • The school has taken up the issue of bullying and implemented new anti-bullying measures.
  • The city council has taken up the issue of affordable housing in the next meeting.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taken up, such as: abandoned, absorbed, adopted, born, borrowed, drank, dropped.

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

Related Words

fallen in with

  • agreed
  • associated
  • been friends with
  • checked
  • coincided
  • corresponded
  • fit
  • fitted
  • followed
  • gone
  • hooked up
  • joined
  • kept to
  • obeyed
  • taken up with
  • traveled
  • travelled

taken on


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