adopt vs take on

adopt and take on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
adopt	No	No	Yes	No
take on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adopt and take on are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of adopt include acquire, assume, take.

As verbs, adopt and take on are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of adopt include assume, take over.

adopt (verb)	take on (verb)
take into one's family	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	admit into a group or community
put into dramatic form	accept as a challenge
take up and practice as one's own	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities