verb (v)

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  acquire, adopt, assume, take
  

  source: wordnet30
• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  adopt, assume, take over
  

  source: wordnet30
• accept as a challenge(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  tackle, undertake
  

  source: wordnet30
• admit into a group or community(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  accept, admit, take
  

  source: wordnet30
• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle(verb.competition)

  Synonym:
  encounter, meet, play
  

  source: wordnet30