TAKE ON Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

take on

verb

Definition of take on

as in to meet

to enter into contest or conflict with will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate

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as in to employ

to provide with a paying job decided to take her on as store manager

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as in to borrow

to take for one's own use (something originated by another) recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland

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Recent Examples of take on For entrepreneurs who qualify, crowdfunding can be a way to raise capital without taking on traditional business debt or giving up ownership. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 If Carrick elects to pair Baleba with Mainoo, Baleba can take on the role of hard-running physical enforcer for the academy graduate, allowing Mainoo to focus on ball-progression duties. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey starred in the original movie, and Hudson will take on a new role as a producer on the sequel. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Tom has crafted a brilliantly distinctive take on modern love, brought to life by an exceptional cast led by Anthony, Siena, Connor and Sophie. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on

Verb

Where sacred meets celestial Science meets religion in the Vatican Observatory, a centuries-old center of astronomical research.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of meet

Verb

Even if a job listing is not a scam, a company may post a role while planning to hire internally or recruiting someone already employed elsewhere.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Nearly a decade later, the populist movement has become strong, emboldened to employ an increasingly aggressive narrative towards the immigrant community in the region, especially Muslims.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

Most of the funds would be borrowed, with about $10 billion coming through general obligation bonds that would be repaid over time by California taxpayers.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
His plan could ultimately conclude with one child borrowing a fortune to buy out the other five.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of borrow

Verb

Routliffe and Glasspool will face wild-card pair Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams, while Errani and Vavassori will take on Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
GLP-1s aren’t covered Patients like La Marca are left in a tough spot, qualifying for Part D coverage of a GLP-1 but facing much higher cost sharing.

— Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of face

Verb

In December, Nvidia bought assets from the AI chip startup for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record and hired Groq founder Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra and a group of engineers.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
After reviewing cellphone videos, investigators hired by BART concluded that Pirone pushed Grant against a wall, struck him in the head and kneed him in the face.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hire

Verb

That work isn’t finished, but the evidence suggests that meaningful progress has been made since NYC Reads was first adopted three years ago.

— Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Songwriter Diane Warren has adopted a West Hollywood runaway pig that was caught on video running through the neighborhood, her publicist said.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adopt

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Longer hikes often require a minimum of six walkers due to the possibility of encountering aforementioned bears.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
In Eagle-Vail, CPW is also investigating after a bear encountered a person at an apartment complex, resulting in a minor injury.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of encounter

Verb

The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
How Gates applied the course to her advantage Gates turned to the network of students to recruit employees for her then-budding startup, Phia, according to the Stanford Daily.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026