Definitions

take on

VERB

assume, accept

Synonyms

WEAK

acquire add address oneself to adopt agree to do annex append attempt become begin come to have commence develop embrace employ endeavor engage enlist enroll espouse handle have a go at hire launch put on retain set about tackle take in hand take up take upon oneself try turn undertake venture

Antonyms

WEAK

refuse reject

VERB

compete

Synonyms

WEAK

attack battle contend contest encounter engage face face off fight match meet oppose pit vie

Antonyms

WEAK

refuse reject

VERB

challenge, oppose

Synonyms

WEAK

brave buck call out confront dare defy denounce dispute face-off go eyeball to eyeball with go one on one with go toe to toe with go up against hang in insist upon investigate invite competition make a stand object to question stand up to throw down the gauntlet

Antonyms

WEAK

refuse reject

Example Sentences

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“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In just four days, Southampton are due to walk out at Wembley to take on Hull City in the richest game in world football - the Championship play-off final.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Although the DOJ can take on some of the largest violations of accessibility in public accommodations, the government’s resources limit just how many claims it can bring.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The strategy calls for a “light military footprint” in Africa, with the expectation that African leaders will take on a greater share of counterterrorism work.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

As minorities across the country were gradually beginning to take on more significant roles in politics, business, and entertainment, our family had become the most prominent example.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

take on

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