The difference between Deal with and Take on

When used as verbs, deal with means to handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression, whereas take on means to acquire, bring in, or introduce.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deal with and Take on

  1. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

    Examples:

    "This book deals with incest."

  2. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To take action with respect to (someone or something).

    Examples:

    "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students."

  3. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To consider, as an example.

    Examples:

    "Let us deal with the case of China."

  4. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.

    Examples:

    "We deal with having just a gallon of gas. Thankfully he'd dealt with such issues before, so he had all the necessary experience."

  5. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.

    Examples:

    "I can deal with this crew of workers."

  6. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To behave in a certain way towards.

    Examples:

    "He deals fairly with his employees."

  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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