Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take it upon oneself

present participle of take upon oneself

(transitive) To assume personal responsibility for.

(idiomatic) To assume personal responsibility for a task or action.

(transitive, set phrase) To misunderstand (something), especially in a case of mistakenly regarding someone's behavior or remarks as offensive or hostile.

(informal, dated) To retrace one's steps; to retreat.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take up the mantle

present participle of take up the mantle

The act of one who takes up the mantle.

Synonym of assume the mantle.