TAKES ON Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

takes on

verb

Definition of takes on next

present tense third-person singular of take on

as in faces

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

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as in employs

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

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as in borrows

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 takes on In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes. —

Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026 Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant. —

Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney+) Lunella Lafayette (voiced by Diamond White), a genius teen and protector of her New York City neighborhood, takes on the challenges of superhero life alongside her massive partner, Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore). —

Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026 The 11-year-old takes on five rivals in the $50,000 stakes, the first of four races on the card. —

Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026 Ed Cripps, a former development chief at The Crown producer Left Bank, joins as Development Producer while Will Mortimer takes on the role of Theatre and TV Executive. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026 Denmark’s national soccer team takes on North Macedonia in Copenhagen on Thursday, aiming to move within one game of qualification for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. —

Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality. —

Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 On March 7, Dagenham takes on Dorking Wanderers, who sit in first place in the National League South. —

Ryan Brennan march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

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International watchdogs warn of democratic backsliding under Vucic, citing police abuses and pressure on critics, while Serbia’s bid for European Union membership faces potential funding cuts over eroding rule of law.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Today, the entire country faces far too much discord.

— Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026