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take impact on
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "take impact on" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression is "have an impact on" or "take effect on." Example: "The new policy will have an impact on employee productivity."
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News & Media
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The chamber has urged deputies to reject the plans to take impact on existing operators into account on any decision relating to granting a licence on the Guernsey-Gatwick route.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
Meanwhile, hair loss takes impact on social interactions and patients' psychological well beings.
Take the impact on politics.
News & Media
We take our impact on the environment seriously, and many of us collaborate with conservation efforts.
News & Media
Gap information decision-making indicates that risk aversion and risk taking will impact on the expected profit and the supply curve.
Taking the impact on cell purity and viability into account, we determined that three-round heating/cooling cycles (<3 min) would effectively release immobilized CTCs.
Science
If the instant-runoff system begins to take hold, the impact on America's political culture could be profound.
News & Media
This Sunday, the Impact take on another patriotic-themed team, the New England Revolution. 5 points behind the Chicago Fire, Montreal cannot afford not-to-win even if the game is away at Gillette Stadium.
News & Media
Baseball historians have suggested the managerial duties Lajoie took on impacted his offensive numbers.
Wiki
In a course I'm taking on impacts of the global economy, a classmate said: "It's our fault.
News & Media
Every action you take can have an impact on the organisation and, because of this, charities require enormous amounts of management.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When discussing influence or effect, use the correct idiom "have an impact on" or choose a more direct verb like "affect" or "influence".
Common error
Avoid using "take" when describing the action of something having an effect. "Take" usually implies possession or action by a subject, whereas "have" correctly denotes that something possesses an impact.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "take impact on" functions incorrectly as a verb phrase attempting to describe the action of something exerting influence. As Ludwig AI points out, it's not standard English. Instead, the correct form is to use "have an impact on" or a single verb like "affect".
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Science
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "take impact on" is grammatically incorrect. As Ludwig AI notes, it should be replaced with "have an impact on", "affect", or "influence". Although examples can be found, especially in News & Media and Scientific contexts, the rarity and incorrectness of the phrase make it unsuitable for standard English writing. Focus on using grammatically sound alternatives to clearly convey your intended meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have an impact on
Corrects the grammatical structure using "have" instead of "take" to denote influence or effect.
affect
A single-word verb replacing the phrase to indicate direct influence or consequence.
influence
Similar to "affect" but implies a more subtle or indirect effect.
take effect on
Indicates when something becomes operative or produces results.
bear upon
A more formal way of saying "affect" or "influence".
weigh on
Suggests a burden or pressure that influences something.
act upon
Implies that something is causing a specific action or reaction.
play a role in
Highlights the contribution of something to a particular outcome.
exert an influence on
A more emphatic way of saying "influence".
make a difference to
Indicates a notable effect or change.
FAQs
What's the correct way to express influence or effect: "take impact on" or "have an impact on"?
The correct phrase is "have an impact on". "Take impact on" is grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "take impact on"?
Use alternatives like "have an impact on", "affect", or "influence" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "take an effect on" or "have an effect on"?
The correct phrase is "have an effect on". "Take an effect on" is not standard English.
Is "take impact on" ever correct in a sentence?
Generally, "take impact on" is not considered correct. You should use "have an impact on" or rephrase the sentence using "affect" or "influence".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested