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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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In 1968, they designed the costumes for NBC’s “Banana Splits,” a sort of furry take on “The Monkees,” which led to “Pufnstuf,” their first original work for television.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

One of the most exciting prospects in the sport is also keen to take on a big name in the heavyweight division next.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Demonstrating familiarity with the tools required for things like programming, graphic design and data-management is no longer enough when AI is able to take on those sorts of tasks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

His take on an espresso martini involves liquid nitrogen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

My own speaking would sometimes take on an edge of combativeness.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson