"take on" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

subtypes: re-assume - take on again, as after a time lapse

same as: acquire, adopt, assume, take
is a type of: take office - assume an office, duty, or title

subtypes: resume - assume anew

same as: adopt, assume, take over
is a type of: confront, face, face up - deal with (something unpleasant) head on

subtypes: rise - exert oneself to meet a challenge

same as: tackle, undertake
is a type of: accept, have, take - receive willingly something given or offered

subtypes: profess - receive into a religious order or congregation

same as: accept, admit, take

verb group: admit, include, let in - allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
entail: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
subtypes:
- confront, face - oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- replay - repeat a game against the same opponent
same as: encounter, meet, play
verb group:
- play - participate in games or sport
- play - employ in a game or in a specific position
- play - use or move
- play - shoot or hit in a particular manner