take on

verb

1. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   verb.change

   Synonyms acquire adopt assume take

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   verb.social

   Synonyms adopt assume take over

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. accept as a challenge

   verb.social

   Synonyms tackle undertake

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. admit into a group or community

   verb.possession

   Synonyms accept admit take

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

   verb.competition

   Synonyms encounter meet play

   Source: WordNet 3.0