Synonyms for take on

Most common

deal with · carry · assume · hire · meet · encounter · buy · complain

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To acquire, bring in, or introduce.

   The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.

2. v. 2

   To acquire, bring in, or introduce. To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

   Taking on a first employee should be done with care and consideration.

3. v. 3

   To begin to have or exhibit.

   In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.

4. v. 4

   To assume or take responsibility for.

   I'll take on the project if no one else will.

Example sentences

• carry Kyoko had the kindness to carry my baggage for me.
• assume I assume that at some point Tom will just give up.
• hire Have you already decided who you're going to hire?
• meet Did you meet many interesting people at the party?
• encounter The story of their encounter is somewhat humorous.

By length

3 letters

buy¹

4 letters

take¹, play¹, meet¹, hire²

5 letters

carry², admit², adopt²

6 letters

accept², assume², tackle², oppose²

7 letters

acquire³

8 letters

complain²

9 letters

encounter³, undertake³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hire² = 2 syllables).