(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
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(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
Present participle for to confront or come up against
“Nadal will take on his old rival, and friend, Federer in the final of the tournament.”
Present participle for to stand up to
“The reporter would decide to take on the senator for his controversial comments.”
Present participle for to hire (somebody) for work or a job
“Management has decided to take on at least three new staff members to cope with the increased workload.”
Present participle for to accept responsibility for (doing) something
“He has agreed to take on the task of getting himself into shape.”
Present participle for to adopt a feigned quality or manner
“He's somewhat of a chameleon who can take on a variety of guises.”
Present participle for to emulate or adopt as one's own
“The newly arrived residents were eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland.”
(British, informal) Present participle for to become very upset, especially needlessly
“Don't take on so. Everything will all turn out fine in the end.”
Present participle for to confront or come up against
Present participle for to accept a challenge
Present participle for to oppose, or be opposed to, something
Present participle for to engage in conflict
Present participle for to rise in opposition
Present participle for to face something unpleasant with courage and fortitude
Present participle for to devote effort to something
Present participle for to be about
Present participle for to derive from an original source
Present participle for to attempt (something)
Present participle for to incorporate into one's schedule
Present participle for to assign officially to a job or position
Present participle for to engage in forceful or violent confrontations
Present participle for to accept something willingly or gladly
Present participle for to make an arrangement or preparation
Present participle for to operate a device or machinery
Present participle for to attack or confront someone or a group that is en route to a destination
Present participle for to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
Present participle for to engage in competition to attain a position or prize
Present participle for to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
Present participle for to admit formally into an office, rank or position
Present participle for to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Present participle for to make a false show or pretense of
Present participle for to assume a role or position once occupied by someone else
Present participle for to admit, enroll or welcome into a place or a group
(of troops) Present participle for to suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force
Present participle for to pick up or fetch something
Present participle for to express a different opinion
Present participle for to believe as valid or correct
Present participle for to attach or append to something
The action of taking responsibility
The process of finding candidates for a post in an organization or team
An legal or formal agreeing to the action, proposals, or terms of another
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