take on
verb
took on; taken on; taking on; takes on
1
a
: to begin to perform or deal with : undertake
took on new responsibilities
b
: to contend with as an opponent
took on the neighborhood bully
3
a
: to assume or acquire as or as if one's own
the city's plaza takes on a carnival air—
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b
: to have as a mathematical domain or range
what values does the function take on
: to show one's feelings especially of grief or anger in a demonstrative way
she cried, and took on like a distracted body—Daniel Defoe
Daniel DefoeExamples of take on in a Sentence
will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate
decided to take her on as store manager
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Merino has taken on the ‘big brother’ role in helping Zubimendi adjust to life at Arsenal.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Ashlyn Harris is opening up about the toll her soccer career has taken on her body.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 July 2025
Mango Margarita With Cuervo Reposado Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this lusciously smooth take on the classic margarita, capturing the essence of summer in every sip.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20on. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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