take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation |
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | have an argument about something |
admit into a group or community | maintain or assert |
accept as a challenge | compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others |
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight |
| succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available |