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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Fun fact: The Bourdain estate has approved director Matt Johnson’s take on the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fouju mayor Jonathan Wochenmayer said the village could take on some "sizeable projects" using the millions of euros expected to flow from the data centre each year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A clutch of young coaches have emerged from under his wing to take on jobs elsewhere.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The good news is that the jobless rate for young adults slipped to 6.4% in April — a sign that more companies are willing to take on younger employees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"There, now, Daisy," said her mother, stroking her hair, "he's just a little elf-touched, that's all. No need to take on so."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

take on

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