prihvatati

1. (of an offer, gift) to accept
   Ne prihvatamo kartice, samo gotovinu. — We don't accept cards, only cash.
   Uvek prihvata svaki poziv na kafu. — He always accepts every invitation for coffee.
2. (of an idea, fact, criticism) to accept; to come to terms with
   On nikad ne prihvata kritiku. — He never accepts criticism.
   Teško prihvata da je pogrešio. — He finds it hard to accept that he was wrong.
3. (prihvatati se + gen.) to take up; to take on
   Prihvata se svakog posla koji mu ponude. — He takes on any job he's offered.
4. (of people, newcomers) to accept; to welcome
   Deca u novoj školi ga lepo prihvataju. — The kids at the new school are making him feel welcome.

In the sense "to take on a task" it is used with se and the genitive: prihvatati se posla.