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Another word for take on

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Verb
  1. See also:

    take

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Another word for take on

Verb

  1. To hire

    See also:

    hire

  2. To acquire an appearance

    See also:

    seem

    become

  3. To undertake

    See also:

    undertake

    try

  4. *To meet in fight or sport

    See also:

    compete

    attack

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Sentence Examples

  • It wasn't that I didn't want to be associated with you, I just wasn't mature enough to take on the responsibility.

  • The work was rewarding, though, as the house began to take on a homey atmosphere.

  • The Red Sox were in town to take on the Yankees, a revered experience for us died hard fans.

  • Betsy would be home from her road trip and together we'd take on Quinn.

  • If I take on this job, my word is law.

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