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

Clemente, the radar systems professor, noted that Ukrainian industry has become extremely agile to meet evolving threats.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
For the religious right, churches have long been a place where politics meet ideological beliefs.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of meet

Verb

The European governing body employs two rules, each of which Newcastle breached.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

Some users rotate their choices by weekday, travel schedule or menstrual cycle phase, borrowing techniques from biohacking culture.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 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

So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
That means other captains looking to hire Luke will see the incident on his record.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of hire

Verb

According to a July 3 letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the city still needed to complete required rezoning, adopt the housing element and submit both to HCD before the department could certify the plan.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
North Richland Hills adopted data center regulations in June 2025 to address the new use.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of adopt

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Samantha Morton as Circe Circe is a sorceress whose island Odysseus and his crew encounter during their voyage.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Over the course of 22 episodes, the Doomies crew encounters vampires, parasitic demons, vicious mermaids, and some spirits specific to French folklore, all rendered as real threats towards our heroes.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Definition of encounter

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The video game allows users to take over a program acting as its head coach with the ability to recruit, manage a staff and improve facilities, just like in real life.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Ezell was integral in recruiting him out of James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama.

— Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026