His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
Something ——s something
When will the new President assume office?
Somebody ——s something
I'll tackle this difficult task
Somebody ——s something
Princeton plays Yale this weekend
Charlie likes to play Mary
Somebody ——s somebody
accept students for graduate study
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
Somebody ——s somebody
Something ——s somebody
Sam cannot take on Sue
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I don't have time to take on any new responsibilities right now.
We are depending on you to take on this important assignment.
Her willingness to take on new challenges is admirable.
Her writings took on new meaning after her death.
In the evening, the plaza takes on a different air/aura.
stories in which animals take on human attributes
The story was broadcast throughout the world and began to take on a life of its own. [=to become very large, important, and hard to control]
The story has taken on mythic proportions. [=it has become very famous or important]
Police have been taking on the neighborhood's drug dealers.
She's not afraid to take on her critics/detractors directly.
They will need lots of money and resources to take on the tobacco companies.
She takes on the country's current foreign policy in her new book.
taking on sexism in the music industry
The Yankees are set to take on the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium tonight.
The train took on a few more passengers before leaving the city.
The ship sprung a leak and began to take on water. [=water began getting into the ship]
I'm sorry, but the doctor isn't taking on [=taking] any new patients.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.