take on

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assume, accept v.
compete v.
challenge, oppose v.

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

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take on

Already, Paramount is prepared to take on $80 billion in debt to finance the Warner Bros. buyout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

From the outset, Timby's inaugural Ireland trip seemed to take on a life of its own.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"I am honoured to take on this dual role across Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani," Vitale, 43, said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Kate Smaje, senior partner and global leader of technology and AI at McKinsey, for example, had a more measured take on ROI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“In my experience, Shards take on some personality traits that were especially strong in Asase. Some were nurturing. Others, selfless. But you … you’re just stubborn.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

take on

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