Takes the plunge
Synonyms for takes 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
take the plunge
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
take the plunge
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 the plunge
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 the plunge
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
take the plunge
choose one’s fate
make one’s move
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