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takes it upon oneself

takes it upon oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it upon oneself.

Meaning of take it upon oneself

Verb

take it upon oneself (third-person singular simple present takes it upon oneself, present participle taking it upon oneself, simple past took it upon oneself, past participle taken it upon oneself)

  1. (idiomatic) To assume personal responsibility for a task or action.
    • She took it upon herself to manage the project.

Questions about takes it upon oneself

What is takes it upon oneself the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes it upon oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it upon oneself.

Words near takes it upon oneself in the dictionary

  1. takes it out of
  2. takes it out on
  3. takes it outside
  4. takes it to the next level
  5. takes it up the ass
  6. takes it upon oneself
  7. takes its course
  8. takes its rise
  9. takes its toll
  10. takes kindly
  11. takes L's

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