re-assume vs take on

re-assume and take on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
re-assume	No	No	Yes	No
take on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take on is a hypernym of re-assume; that is, take on is a word with a broader meaning than re-assume:

Other hypernyms of re-assume include acquire, adopt, assume, take.

re-assume (verb)	take on (verb)
take on again, as after a time lapse	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
	admit into a group or community
	accept as a challenge
	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities