What is another word for took upon?

Pronunciation: [tˈʊk əpˌɒn] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "took upon," including undertaking, assuming, accepting, shouldering, and tackling. Each of these synonyms suggests a sense of responsibility and action. Undertaking implies willingly agreeing to handle a task or responsibility, while assuming suggests taking on a responsibility that may not have been assigned to you. Accepting implies acknowledging and agreeing to take responsibility, while shouldering suggests carrying the weight of a responsibility. Tackling suggests a proactive approach to a problem or task. Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with "took upon" depending on the context.

Famous quotes with Took upon

  • I took upon myself to enact the part of a poor, unfortunate crazy girl, and felt it my duty not to shirk any of the disagreeable results that should follow.
    Nellie Bly
  • We may ascertain the worth of the human race, since for its sake God's Only-begotten Son became man, and thereby ennobled the nature that he took upon him.
    Thomas Sydenham
  • The reason why the Son of God took upon him our nature, was, the fall of our first parents.
    George Whitefield

Related words: took on oneself, took on, took upon, took to, took up, took upon oneself duty

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