Take the plunge


Synonyms for take the plunge
verb prepare the way

socialize
start
be friendly and talkative
break ground

cut the first turf
lay the first stone
lead off
lead the way

make a start
oil the works
open the way
pave the way

set at ease
smooth the path
start the ball rolling
get one’s feet wet

Synonyms
verb begin; come into existence

issue
appear
launch
open
create
introduce
leave
initiate
set up
found
inaugurate

establish
commence
rise
depart
engender
institute
spring
incite
originate
arise
pioneer

embark
arouse
activate
light
rouse
instigate
enter upon
go ahead
hit the road
sally forth
turn on

come into being
get going
get under way
lay foundation
make a beginning
see light
set in motion
set out
take first step

Antonyms

hide
cease
destroy
ruin
prevent
calm
complete

ignore
hold
keep
end
finish
stop
close

conclude
stay
halt
dull
die

Synonyms
verb attempt, engage in

shoulder
begin
launch
offer
try
initiate
tackle
commence
guarantee
covenant
stake

pledge
devote
move
bargain
stipulate
embark
promise
contract
venture
hazard
commit

endeavor
agree
volunteer
answer for
enter upon
go about
go for
go into
pitch in
take on
address oneself

commit oneself
fall into
go in for
have a hand in
have a try
make a run at
set about
set in motion
set out
take upon oneself
try out

Antonyms

deny
refuse
complete
cease
abstain
forego

conclude
end
finish
stop
neglect
break

disagree
stay
discourage
forget

Synonyms
verb offer to do something

suggest
come forward
enlist
tender
advance
proffer

present
propose
chip in
speak up
step forward
sign up

bring forward
go in
let oneself in for
offer services
put forward
stand up

submit oneself
take bull by the horns
take initiative
take upon oneself
do on one’s own volition
put at one’s disposal

Antonyms

take back
compel

obligate
force

Synonyms
verb take a decisive step

bite the bullet
jump in with both feet
leap into the breach

leave a crossroads
pass the Rubicon
prendre la balle au bond

take for better or worse
take the bull by the horns
choose one’s fate

make one’s move

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