TAKE UP Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

take up

verb

Definition of take up

as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it

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as in to drink

to take in (something liquid) through small openings the soil was so dry that the plant seemed to take up the much-needed water instantly

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as in to borrow

to take for one's own use (something originated by another) one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry

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Recent Examples of take up Saly Karavan The interior features a classic tiny house layout, with most of the available space being taken up by the ground floor. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 As the distance grew between him and the Virgin, however, all the old dolors took up residence in his body once more. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Over-the-door organizers can hold supplies without taking up shelf or floor space. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Disbursement by check or ACH may take up to 1-2 business days after closing. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up

Verb

With their victory, Cameroon became just the fourth nation to lift the WAFCON trophy since 1998 and the third to win both the men’s and women’s Africa Cup of Nations (alongside Nigeria and South Africa).

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The rally powering the major averages this year has lifted small-cap stocks – and several also offer dividend income and the prospect for further gains.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of lift

Verb

Food and drink AutoCamp Joshua Tree is one of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, which serves a short menu of reliable staples—pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, and breakfast items.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Be sure to thoroughly clean up food and drink residue when you are finished eating.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of drink

Verb

The party responsible for repayment generally depends on when the debt was incurred, who borrowed the money, the type of account and applicable state law.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The overall product is called Dynamic Stability Assist (DSA), kind of borrowed that from the car industry.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of borrow

Verb

The lawmakers argue profiting off the suffering of others is wrong, while also raising concerns that wildfire betting could create a dangerous financial incentive.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
On Monday, passengers aboard Delta flight 591 going from Las Vegas to Atlanta allegedly spoofed the onboard Wi-Fi, raising the attention of federal law enforcement.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

Whether leaders ultimately embrace all of Ries' conclusions or not, his larger message deserves careful consideration.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
With its fourth chapter, Reacher goes full neo-noir, embracing the genre’s fatalistic, gloomy approach while staying true to its action roots.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026