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 The ladylike shoes, also known as ballet pumps, have taken on new life as a runway and celebrity favorite in recent years. — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026 The singer, Whetstone realized, had taken on the role of showrunning his own episode. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 Clear space in your closet for these trend-aware releases; then, watch as your seasonal ensembles take on a new life. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 This initiative highlights a regulatory gap as AI takes on tasks traditionally requiring a medical license, with other states considering similar programs. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on

Verb

This can lead to safety and operational concerns that require vigilance to ensure the protection of all meeting participants.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The decision by the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will need to be approved by the full organization, which is scheduled to meet in August.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of meet

Verb

The database is typically employed by police officers conducting criminal investigations and includes sensitive information like people’s Social Security numbers, medical-disability records, addresses, signatures and emergency contacts.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Job cuts loom Volkswagen employs about 650,000 people globally and had already announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

Berman also pressed his advantage as a first mover, borrowing capital from large financial firms that wanted to get into the market.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of borrow

Verb

What’s different this time is getting to the Diner, as both Santa Monica Blvd (which the Diner faces) and Sunset Blvd are seeing extended road work – some of it due to a water main that burst on July 16.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Two Boston city councilors are pushing for a change in city law that would require Mayor Michelle Wu to report street projects annually as Wu faces criticism for stalling road work before a city employee was killed by a truck.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of face

Verb

Larger projects get steady funding through multiple years, so that researchers can hire staff, design and purchase equipment, and make commitments to other involved institutions or people, such as patients undergoing treatments.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Feyen remembers when Larimer County hired its first emergency manager — that person worked alone and out of a cubicle in the sheriff’s office.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Definition of hire

Verb

The summer of soccer continues — that is the tagline Wrexham are adopting for a tour to build on the men’s World Cup, as well as the club’s strong North American links.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
If everything passes muster, the city hopes to adopt the new guidelines in December.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of adopt

Verb

City’s deep pockets and determination to recruit Anderson helped Forest extract a record fee for a British player — which in turn was used as a benchmark for Rogers’ sale by Villa to another of the few clubs with enough money to close a deal.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The Barbarian and Archer Queen have joined forces and are recruiting you to help take the village — and his facial hair — back.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026