take on Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
   assume; acquire; take; adopt.
   
   • His voice took on a sad tone
   • The story took a new turn
   • he adopted an air of superiority
   • She assumed strange manners
   • The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
2. verb take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   assume; take over; adopt.
   
   • When will the new President assume office?
3. verb accept as a challenge
   tackle; undertake.
   
   • I'll tackle this difficult task
4. verb admit into a group or community
   admit; take; accept.
   
   • accept students for graduate study
   • We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
5. verb contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
   meet; play; encounter.
   
   • Princeton plays Yale this weekend
   • Charlie likes to play Mary

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