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English to English verb
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take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect |  | Example: 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
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take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities | | Example: When will the new President assume office?
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accept as a challenge | | Example: I'll tackle this difficult task
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admit into a group or community | | Example: accept students for graduate study
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
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contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | | Example: Princeton plays Yale this weekend
Charlie likes to play Mary
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