Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Take On.
Take On - as a verb
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquire18adopt8assume8take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Example: "When will the new president assume office?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopt8assume8take overHypernyms (Closely Related)
take officeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept as a challenge
Example: "I'll tackle this difficult task"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tackle12undertake14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confront13face9face upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Admit into a group or community
Example: "Accept students for graduate study"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accept12admit8take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12have10take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Example: "Princeton plays yale this weekend"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encounter11meet6play9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I'm hesitant to take on this project because it seems overwhelming."
"She decided to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Everest."
"Our company is looking to take on new employees."
"He agreed to take on the responsibility of managing the department."
"The team is excited to take on their rivals in the championship game."
