TOOK ON Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

took on

verb

past tense of take on

as in faced

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

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as in employed

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

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as in borrowed

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 took on Jefferson took on the role of writing the first draft of the declaration. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026 The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Influencer Gabriela Moura made her World Cup debut on Saturday as her home country of Brazil took on Morocco. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 The grand property later took on a radically different role as the state-of-the-art St George's Hospital, rebuilt in 1825 by architect William Wilkins, the mind behind London’s National Gallery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 As heir to the throne, Elizabeth ultimately took on a role she wasn't born for. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Remaining crew members then took on supplies and set course for the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, the ship’s operator Oceanwide Expeditions said. — ABC News, 12 May 2026 Caro had joined Warners in April 2024, and took on his previous post in January 2025 after Alberto Carullo, then VP of Productions for Italy and Iberia at what was then Max, left WBD to join Mediaset. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026

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Verb

Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones made her season debut July 17 when the Dream faced the Toronto Tempo, then returned to close out the first half of the season against the Chicago Sky.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
One advocate suggested that was because some parents, faced with the prospect of seeing each other so much post-divorce, chose to work it out, the Journal reported.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of faced

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According to the Grapevine-Colleyville school district, Pitulic was employed as a substitute at GCISD since January 2023.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Conversely, women already employed experienced no similar career advancement, suggesting this bias primarily affects first impressions.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of employed

Verb

That need has helped to push the Nats to join the Miami Marlins, who started to employ the tactic in the majors late last season, and the Rockies, who hired the Marlins’ assistant pitching coach this winter.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of hired

Verb

Carvalho said the inaugural colloquium intentionally adopted the broad theme of royal gems and jewelry to gauge interest.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Countless novels, films, and games have since adopted the image of the treasure-guarding dragon.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of adopted

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Understanding Autism in the Criminal Justice System Autism is one of the most misunderstood conditions encountered in the criminal justice system.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
There is, however, one negative experience to be encountered while driving on some Baltimore streets.

— Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026

Definition of encountered

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However, all three of Embiid, Maxey and Brown recruited James directly, according to McMenamin.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The challenges are where most of the drama goes down, but the show also recruited none other than Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, to serve as a guest judge for an episode that airs on July 26, 2026.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026