behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | take up, as of debts or payments |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | take over ownership of; of corporations and companies |
discharge one's duties | take up and practice as one's own |
play a role or part | take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person |
perform on a stage or theater | seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | free someone temporarily from his or her obligations |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | do over |
be suitable for theatrical performance | |