Might mean (unverified): Assume responsibility without being asked.
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We found 2 dictionaries that define the word take it upon oneself:

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  1. take it upon oneself: Merriam-Webster
  2. take it upon oneself: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (take it upon oneself)

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

Similar:
take upon oneself, take on, take matters into one's own hands, take responsibility, step up, take possession, take, undertake, ontake, step up to the plate, more...

Opposite:
delegate, outsource, assign, entrust

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Similar:
take upon oneself, take on, take matters into one's own hands, take responsibility, step up, take possession, take, undertake, ontake, step up to the plate, more...

Opposite:
delegate, outsource, assign, entrust



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