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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Roughly 18% of workers expect to take on new eldercare responsibilities in the next five years, according to a 2023 Society for Human Resource Management survey.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Senate to take on the rest of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s six-year term.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Sports columnist Jason Gay shares his take on the brouhaha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Poly is in Pool C and the duo gets to take on receivers from Capistrano Valley, San Diego Lincoln, Servite and Santa Margarita.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

“You always were the protector, even though I was born first. It’s time to let me take on my responsibility, Janey. It’s way past time.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

take on

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