“To Take”to is a mild enough infinitive, meaning to  - what? Upon close inspection, take has a surprising variety of meaning, almost as wide-ranging as the “G” (get) word.

For example, one can be taken aback by (be surprised), or take after (resemble someone), or take back (retrieve, withdraw) one’s words or a gift, or take in (deceive, fool) someone, and just take such acts in stride (effortlessly).

            I’m however someone would do such a thing. In turn, if someone did that to me, I’m not sure I would take it lying down (endure with impunity), or if I would take it out on someone (give a hard time or beating) [or revenge oneself]. I’m not even sure I should take it upon myself (assume the burden or responsibility) to solve this problem. 

            No, I don’t think I’ll take on (accept or assume) such a task. If, for example, I didn’t succeed, I might be taken down a peg (reduce our view of ourselves).

            I think I would really be pleased if someone would take over (continue) this task, as I’m no longer taken with it (enjoying). Even if someone did assume the task, I’m not sure I would take them at their word (believe them). If they could accomplish it, though, I might take to them (develop an immediate liking). However, if they didn’t come through, I might take them to task (scold, blame) for their failure.

            As for me, I think I’m going to take up (begin) something else, as I can’t take (endure) thinking about this any more.

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