took it upon oneself

A form of take it upon oneself — To assume personal responsibility for a task or action.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take it upon oneself
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APA

took it upon oneself. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20it%20upon%20oneself

MLA

“took it upon oneself.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20it%20upon%20oneself. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took it upon oneself,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20it%20upon%20oneself.

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