When the old theater needed repairs, anyone who cared took it upon oneself to patch the curtains and repaint the lobby.

When the committee couldn't reach a decision, one member took upon oneself the duty of writing the report.

When the scammer offered an unbelievable deal, she took the bait and lost her savings.

He took a flyer on the new recruit despite the lack of experience.

She took him for a harmless tourist until she discovered the hidden camera.

After his mentor retired, he took up the mantle and led the team through a difficult transition.

Critics accused the opposition of me-tooism after it adopted almost the same tax plan as the government.

Tookes organized a community cleanup in the neighborhood on Saturday.

Tookes gathered at the village hall to prepare the decorations for their family reunion.

Tooke is a surname that dates back to Old Norse settlers in Britain.