takes on

The phrase “takes on” has 2 syllables: takes on.

It's pronounced as /teɪks ɑn/.


What is synonym and antonym for takes on?

In the thesaurus, “takes on” has 11 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for takes on along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for takes on

  • adopts
  • borrows
  • embraces
  • employs
  • encounters
  • faces
  • hires
  • lays on
  • meets
  • recruits
  • takes up

Antonyms for takes on

  • abandons
  • axes
  • cans
  • discharges
  • dismisses
  • eludes
  • escapes
  • fires
  • forsakes
  • gives up
  • relinquishes
  • surrenders

Example Sentences

  • The company takes on new interns every summer to help with various projects.
  • In the movie, the hero takes on the villain in an epic battle.
  • She takes on too many responsibilities at work, often leading to stress.
  • The new policy takes on the issue of workplace harassment more aggressively.
  • During the meeting, he takes on the role of mediator to resolve the conflict.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to takes on, such as: abandons, adopts, axes, borrows, cans, discharges, dismisses.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • binge
  • carries on
  • destruction
  • disturbance
  • frenzy
  • fulminates
  • orgy
  • rants
  • raves
  • spree
  • takes on
  • turmoil

takes up


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