take upon oneself
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To assume personal responsibility for.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That's an awful lot of work to take upon yourself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “take upon oneself” mean?
To assume personal responsibility for.
Is “take upon oneself” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.