View synonyms for take on

take on

verb

to employ or hire
to take on new workmen
to assume or acquire
his voice took on a plaintive note
to agree to do; undertake
I'll take on that job for you
to compete against, oppose, or fight
I will take him on at tennis
I'll take him on any time
informal.
intr to exhibit great emotion, esp grief

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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