take on

verb

1.
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
acquire adopt assume take
2.
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
godfather underfang adopt assume take over
3.
accept as a challenge
tackle undertake
See also:
take
4.
admit into a group or community
intake accept admit take
5.
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
bout encounter meet play