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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Some businesses are refraining from adding staff as they explore whether artificial intelligence could take on more tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We could have filmed that monologue a thousand different times and it would have taken on new life with each take,” Coogler continues.

From Los Angeles Times

You could have your photo taken on the arena concourse with a pleasure-beach style cut-out - your face on the bodies of Fear and Gibson.

From BBC

This can push people towards taking on multiple jobs.

From Barron's

A computer screenshot taken on board by the crew member who contacted the ITF appears to give instructions on how to fake the ship's location, a process known as spoofing.

From BBC

take on

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