Antonyms for take upon oneself


Grammar : Verb
Spell : teyk
Phonetic Transcription : teɪk


Definition of take upon oneself

Origin :
  • 1650s, "that which is taken in payment," from take (v.). Sense of "money taken in" by a single performance, etc., is from 1931. Movie-making sense is recorded from 1927. Criminal sense of "money acquired by theft" is from 1888. The verb sense of "to cheat, defraud" is from 1920. On the take "amenable to bribery" is from 1930.
  • As in shoulder : verb be responsible for
  • As in take on : verb assume, accept
  • As in undertake : verb attempt, engage in
  • As in volunteer : verb offer to do something
  • As in go into : verb take an interest in; participate
Example sentences :
  • V, resolve to or upon, take upon oneself; part with, cast off.
  • Extract from : « A Middle High German Primer » by Joseph Wright

Synonyms for take upon oneself

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