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Past participle for to confront or come up against
“Nadal will take on his old rival, and friend, Federer in the final of the tournament.”
Past participle for to stand up to
“The reporter would decide to take on the senator for his controversial comments.”
Past participle for to hire (somebody) for work or a job
“Management has decided to take on at least three new staff members to cope with the increased workload.”
Past participle for to accept responsibility for (doing) something
“He has agreed to take on the task of getting himself into shape.”
Past participle for to adopt a feigned quality or manner
“He's somewhat of a chameleon who can take on a variety of guises.”
Past participle for to emulate or adopt as one's own
“The newly arrived residents were eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland.”
(British, informal) Past participle for to become very upset, especially needlessly
“Don't take on so. Everything will all turn out fine in the end.”
Past participle for to accept a challenge
Past participle for to oppose, or be opposed to, something
Past participle for to rise in opposition
Past participle for to face something unpleasant with courage and fortitude
Past participle for to devote effort to something
Past participle for to be aware of the meaning of
Past participle for to be about
Past participle for to derive from an original source
Past participle for to attempt (something)
Past participle for to incorporate into one's schedule
Past participle for to strive in pursuit of a goal
Past participle for to assign officially to a job or position
Past participle for to engage in forceful or violent confrontations
Past participle for to accept something willingly or gladly
Past participle for to make an arrangement or preparation
Past participle for to operate a device or machinery
Past participle for to sign (someone) up for a job or task
Past participle for to attack or confront someone or a group that is en route to a destination
Past participle for to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
Past participle for to engage in competition to attain a position or prize
Past participle for to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
Past participle for to admit formally into an office, rank or position
Past participle for to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Past participle for to assume a role or position once occupied by someone else
Past participle for to admit, enroll or welcome into a place or a group
(of troops) Past participle for to suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force
Past participle for to pick up or fetch something
Past participle for to express a different opinion
Past participle for to believe as valid or correct
Past participle for to attach or append to something
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