In various figurative uses. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity…

To feel or act tenderly towards; to regard or treat with tenderness: with various shades of meaning. To regard or receive favourably; to attend…

transitive. To take responsibility for (an undertaking); to agree to take up (a post, position, or title). Formerly also †intransitive with of (obs…

to take a person at his (her,etc.) offer (also proposal) and variants: to accept a person's offer or proposal. Cf. to take a person at his (also her)…

transitive. Originally U.S. To accept and embrace (an experience); to commit to or fully engage with (a role, task, or undertaking).