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take up Synonyms

take up

v.

  1. To begin

    start, initiate, commence; see begin 1.

  2. To raise

    lift, elevate, hoist; see raise 1.

  3. To shorten

    tighten, reduce, lessen; see decrease 2.

  4. To occupy

    consume, engage, fill; see occupy 2, use 1.

  5. To adopt as a cause

    appropriate, become involved in, assume, embrace; see adopt 2.