take on
Speech parts
1. take on - Verb
2. take on - Phrase
Meaning
admit into a group or community
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
accept as a challenge
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Examples
accept students for graduate study
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners