The difference between Buy and Take on

When used as verbs, buy means to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods, whereas take on means to acquire, bring in, or introduce.

Buy is also noun with the meaning: something which is bought.

check bellow for the other definitions of Buy and Take on

  1. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

    Examples:

    "I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."

  2. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To obtain by some sacrifice.

    Examples:

    "I've [[bought]] material comfort by foregoing my dreams."

  3. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To bribe.

    Examples:

    "He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs."

  4. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To be equivalent to in value.

    Examples:

    "The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to."

  5. Buy as a verb (transitive, informal):

    to accept as true; to believe

    Examples:

    "I'm not going to buy your stupid excuses anymore!"

  6. Buy as a verb (intransitive):

    To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)

    Examples:

    "She buys for Federated."

    "Let's go out for dinner. I'm buying."

  7. Buy as a verb (poker slang, transitive):

    To make a bluff, usually a large one.

    Examples:

    "Smith tried to buy the pot on the river with a huge bluff"

  1. Buy as a noun:

    Something which is bought; a purchase.

    Examples:

    "At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy."

  1. Take on as a verb:

    To acquire, bring in, or introduce.

    Examples:

    "The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday."

  2. Take on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To begin to have or exhibit.

    Examples:

    "In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster."

  3. Take on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To assume responsibility for.

    Examples:

    "I'll take on the project if no one else will."

  4. Take on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To attempt to fight or compete with.

    Examples:

    "I don't recommend taking on that bully, since he's bigger than you are."

  5. Take on as a verb (intransitive, colloquial):

    To catch on, do well; to become popular.

  6. Take on as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):

    To show emotion, to grieve or be concerned about something or someone.

  7. Take on as a verb:

    To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

  8. Take on as a verb (dated, slang):

    To have sex.

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