Synonyms: acquire, adopt, assume, take, take on
Definition: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Usage: 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
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
Synonyms: accept, admit, take, take on
Definition: admit into a group or community
Usage: accept students for graduate study; We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
Similar words: have, take, accept
Definition: receive willingly something given or offered
Usage: The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!; Please accept my present
Synonyms: assume, adopt, take on, take over
Definition: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Usage: When will the new President assume office?
Similar words: take office
Definition: assume an office, duty, or title
Usage: When will the new President take office?
Synonyms: tackle, take on, undertake
Definition: accept as a challenge
Usage: I'll tackle this difficult task
Similar words: face, face up, confront
Definition: deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Usage: You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes