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take on

To begin to have or exhibit.
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In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.

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Submitted on August 09, 2009

Additional definitions for 'take on':

take onTo acquire, bring in, or introduce.
take onTo assume responsibility for.
take onTo attempt to fight or compete.
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