Definitions and Examples of accepting, assuming, taking on
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Agreeing to receive or take something that is offered.
Example
After much deliberation, he decided to accept the job offer.
Taking on a role, duty, or responsibility without being asked or required to do so.
Example
She started assuming more responsibilities at work after her boss resigned.
Key Differences: accepting vs assuming vs taking on
- 1Accepting refers to agreeing to receive or take something that is offered.
- 2Assuming refers to taking on a role, duty, or responsibility without being asked or required to do so.
- 3Taking on refers to agreeing to undertake a task or responsibility.
Effective Usage of accepting, assuming, taking on
- 1Job Interviews: Use accepting to describe your willingness to take on a job offer.
- 2Leadership: Use assuming to describe taking on additional responsibilities without being asked.
- 3Project Management: Use taking on to describe agreeing to undertake a new task or responsibility.
Remember this!
The antonyms of resigning are accepting, assuming, and taking on. Use these words to describe different situations where one agrees to receive or take on something, takes on additional responsibilities without being asked, or agrees to undertake a new task or responsibility.